Handbook of Research on Advanced Research Methodologies for a Digital Society

Handbook of Research on Advanced Research Methodologies for a Digital Society
Author: Punziano, Gabriella
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 919
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1799884740

Doing research is an ever-changing challenge for social scientists. This challenge is harder than ever today as current societies are changing quickly and in many, sometimes conflicting, directions. Social phenomena, personal interactions, and formal and informal relationships are becoming more borderless and disconnected from the anchors of the offline “reality.” These dynamics are heavily marking our time and are suggesting evolutionary challenges in the ways we know, interpret, and analyze the world. Internet and computer-mediated communication (CMC) is being incorporated into every aspect of daily life, and social life has been deeply penetrated by the internet. This is due to recent technological developments that increase the scope and range of online social spaces and the forms and time of participation such as Web 2.0, which widened the opportunities for user-generated content, the emergence of an “internet of things,” and of ubiquitous mobile devices that make it possible to always be connected. This implies an adjustment to epistemological and methodological stances for conducting social research and an adaption of traditional social research methods to the specificities of online interactions in the digital society. The Handbook of Research on Advanced Research Methodologies for a Digital Society covers the different strands of methods most affected by the change in a digital society and develops a broader theoretical reflection on the future of social research in its challenge to always be fitting, suitable, adaptable, and pertinent to the society to be studied. The chapters are geared towards unlocking the future frontiers and potential for social research in the digital society. They include theoretical, epistemological, and ontological reflections about the digital research methods as well as innovative methods and tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. This book is ideal for social scientists, practitioners, librarians, researchers, academicians, and students interested in social research methodology and its developments in the digital scenario.

The Advanced Research Methodology

The Advanced Research Methodology
Author: Dr. Bhuneshwari Dash
Publisher: AG Publishing House
Total Pages: 234
Release:
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 8119338448

The Advanced Research Methodology is a comprehensive guide that explores the intricacies of contemporary research practices and provides valuable insights into advanced techniques, frameworks, and best practices. It serves as an indispensable resource for researchers, scholars, and practitioners across various fields who seek to enhance the rigor, efficiency, and impact of their research endeavors. This book covers a wide range of topics, including both quantitative and qualitative research methods, experimental design, data collection and analysis, statistical techniques, and ethical considerations. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to provide a detailed overview of the subject matter while also offering practical guidance and real-world examples. Throughout the book, readers will discover innovative approaches to data gathering, analysis, and interpretation, leveraging the latest technological advancements and computational tools. The integration of interdisciplinary perspectives is emphasized, enabling researchers to tackle complex problems and explore multifaceted phenomena through a holistic lens. Furthermore, the book addresses key challenges faced by researchers, such as research design, sampling techniques, validity, reliability, and bias. Ethical considerations in research, including issues of privacy, consent, and responsible data usage, are thoroughly examined, highlighting the importance of ethical decision-making in the pursuit of knowledge. The Advanced Research Methodology aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, empowering researchers to navigate the complexities of modern research with confidence. Whether one is embarking on a doctoral dissertation, conducting large-scale empirical studies, or | engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations, this book serves as an invaluable companion, offering expert guidance and invaluable insights to enhance the quality and impact of research outcomes.

The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods

The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods
Author: Nigel G Fielding
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 904
Release: 2016-09-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473959284

Online research methods are popular, dynamic and fast-changing. Following on from the great success of the first edition, published in 2008, The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods, Second Edition offers both updates of existing subject areas and new chapters covering more recent developments, such as social media, big data, data visualization and CAQDAS. Bringing together the leading names in both qualitative and quantitative online research, this new edition is organised into nine sections: 1. Online Research Methods 2. Designing Online Research 3. Online Data Capture and Data Collection 4. The Online Survey 5. Digital Quantitative Analysis 6. Digital Text Analysis 7. Virtual Ethnography 8. Online Secondary Analysis: Resources and Methods 9. The Future of Online Social Research The SAGE Handbook of Online Research Methods, Second Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in the contemporary practice of computer-mediated research and scholarship.

A-Z of Digital Research Methods

A-Z of Digital Research Methods
Author: Catherine Dawson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2019-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351044656

This accessible, alphabetical guide provides concise insights into a variety of digital research methods, incorporating introductory knowledge with practical application and further research implications. A-Z of Digital Research Methods provides a pathway through the often-confusing digital research landscape, while also addressing theoretical, ethical and legal issues that may accompany each methodology. Dawson outlines 60 chapters on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative digital research methods, including textual, numerical, geographical and audio-visual methods. This book includes reflection questions, useful resources and key texts to encourage readers to fully engage with the methods and build a competent understanding of the benefits, disadvantages and appropriate usages of each method. A-Z of Digital Research Methods is the perfect introduction for any student or researcher interested in digital research methods for social and computer sciences.

Innovations in Digital Research Methods

Innovations in Digital Research Methods
Author: Peter Halfpenny
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2015-05-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1473926947

Vast amounts of digital data are now generated daily by people as they go about their lives, yet social researchers are struggling to exploit it. At the same time, the challenges faced by society in the 21st century are growing ever more complex, and demands research that is bigger in scale, more collaborative and multi-disciplinary than ever before. This cutting-edge volume provides an accessible introduction to innovative digital social research tools and methods that harness this ‘data deluge’ and successfully tackle key research challenges. Contributions from leading international researchers cover topics such as: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research Data management Social media and social network analysis Modeling and simulation Survey methods Visualizing social data Ethics and e-research The future of social research in the digital age This vibrant introduction to innovative digital research methods is essential reading for anyone conducting social research today.

Doing Research In and On the Digital

Doing Research In and On the Digital
Author: Cristina Costa
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317201906

As a social space, the web provides researchers both with a tool and an environment to explore the intricacies of everyday life. As a site of mediated interactions and interrelationships, the ‘digital’ has evolved from being a space of information to a space of creation, thus providing new opportunities regarding how, where and, why to conduct social research. Doing Research In and On the Digital aims to deliver on two fronts: first, by detailing how researchers are devising and applying innovative research methods for and within the digital sphere, and, secondly, by discussing the ethical challenges and issues implied and encountered in such approaches. In two core Parts, this collection explores: content collection: methods for harvesting digital data engaging research informants: digital participatory methods and data stories . With contributions from a diverse range of fields such as anthropology, sociology, education, healthcare and psychology, this volume will particularly appeal to post-graduate students and early career researchers who are navigating through new terrain in their digital-mediated research endeavours.

The SAGE Handbook of Innovation in Social Research Methods

The SAGE Handbook of Innovation in Social Research Methods
Author: Malcolm Williams
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2011-03-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1446209636

Social research is a bourgeoning field. Of course it has many traditions and approaches, but there is a high premium upon thinking differently and thinking anew because social life is never static or wholly predictable. The Handbook, edited by internationally recognized scholars, provides a comprehensive, pitch-perfect critical assessment of the field. The main features of the Handbook are: Clear organization into 4 parts dealing with The Social Context of Research; Design and Data Collection; Integrating The Analysis of New Data Types; Sampling, Inference and Measurement Clear, cutting edge chapters on Objectivity; Causation; Organizing Social Research; Correspondence Analysis; Grounded Theory; Conversational Surveys; Mixed Methods; Meta-Analysis; Optimal Matching Analysis; GIS Analysis; Quantitative Narrative Analysis; Longitudinal Studies; SEM; MLM; Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Respondent Driven Sampling Brings together a glittering assembly of the key figures working in the field of research methods Demonstrates the continuities and productive tensions between classical traditions and real world research. The result is a superbly organized text which will be required reading for anyone interested in the routes and future of social research. It is an unparalleled teaching resource and a ′must have′ for serious social researchers.