Examining Subjectivity With Q Methodology

This innovative book explores how Q methodology offers a unique way to examine subjectivity, meaning people's viewpoints, in that it both differentiates and describes viewpoints, by blending qualitative and quantitative research methods.

List of contents

1. What is subjectivity?
2. Q overview and terminology
3. Historical overview of Q
4. How to get started on your Q study
5. Data collection
6. Data analysis
7. Interpretation
8. Extension: Questions pertaining to studying subjectivity

About the author

Susan Ramlo is a researcher based in Northeast Ohio with international recognition as a Q methodologist and mixed methods researcher. Her Q publications, including over 64 refereed journal articles and multiple book chapters, indicate the broad applications of Q methodology as well as her deep interest in methodological issues. As a physicist, some of her publications focus on the quantum physics that is intertwined with Q methodology.

Summary

This innovative book explores how Q methodology offers a unique way to examine subjectivity, meaning people’s viewpoints, in that it both differentiates and describes viewpoints, by blending qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Product details

• Authors: Susan Ramlo
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032842691
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284269-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); EDUCATION / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology, Politics & government, Philosophy & theory of education, Politics and government, Social research & statistics, Philosophy and theory of education, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Social research and statistics, Research methods: general