Methodology

Sites presenting arguments and research into the methodology and the philosophy of sociology.

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  1. Accessing Large Corporations

    Short overview of the problems faced in trying to conduct research within large corporations. Discusses research methodologies and ethics.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Short overview of the problems faced in trying to conduct research within large corporations. Discusses research methodologies and ethics.
  2. Accountability

    Contribution to debate about the concept of bias in social science research. Proposes a notion of accountability through more open epistemology.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Contribution to debate about the concept of bias in social science research. Proposes a notion of accountability through more open epistemology.
  3. Census Microdata Unit

    Working papers from the Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research. Reports on various aspects of Sample Anonymised Research (SARs).
    les1.man.ac.uk

    Working papers from the Cathie Marsh Centre for Census and Survey Research. Reports on various aspects of Sample Anonymised Research (SARs).
  4. Choosing Qualitative Data Analysis Software

    Comparison by Christine Barry of Atlas/ti and Nudist software. Includes an outline of structural dimensions and links to related articles.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Comparison by Christine Barry of Atlas/ti and Nudist software. Includes an outline of structural dimensions and links to related articles.
  5. Collegial Accountability & Bias

    Article which argues against a notion of accountability located in a single community of researchers. Makes particular reference to feminism.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Article which argues against a notion of accountability located in a single community of researchers. Makes particular reference to feminism.
  6. Complex Social Dynamics

    Refereed article from the Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation. Argues for the adoption of cellular automata in modelling.
    www.soc.surrey.ac.uk

    Refereed article from the Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation. Argues for the adoption of cellular automata in modelling.
  7. Computer-Assisted Simulation

    Overview of issues involved in using simulation modelling in sociology. Argues that simulations act in the same way as other abstract models.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Overview of issues involved in using simulation modelling in sociology. Argues that simulations act in the same way as other abstract models.
  8. Data Collection Technology

    Overview of computer-assisted methods of collecting survey data. Evaluates arguments about the effects on interviewers and subjects.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Overview of computer-assisted methods of collecting survey data. Evaluates arguments about the effects on interviewers and subjects.
  9. Dependence-Based Coalitions

    Examines results from an open multi-agent system of social reasoning. Article from the Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation.
    www.soc.surrey.ac.uk

    Examines results from an open multi-agent system of social reasoning. Article from the Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation.
  10. Diaries in Sociological Research

    Details the advantages of diary-interview methods in sociological research. Draws upon health service research.
    www.socresonline.org.uk

    Details the advantages of diary-interview methods in sociological research. Draws upon health service research.

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