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.

Sommario

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

Info autore

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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Susan Ramlo
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 11.03.2025
• EAN: 9781032842691
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3284269-1
• Pagine: 128
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Pedagogia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; 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