Description
Product ID: | 9781849204156 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Doing Q Methodological Research |
Subtitle: | Theory, Method & Interpretation |
Authors: | Author: Paul Stenner, Simon Watts |
Page Count: | 248 |
Subjects: | Research methods: general, Research methods: general |
Description: | Select Guide Rating A thorough and intelligent intro to the theory and method of Q from big name authors in a market where there is little competition. This book is a simple yet thorough introduction to Q methodology, a research technique designed to capture the subjective or first-person viewpoints of its participants. Watts and Stenner outline the key theoretical concepts developed by William Stephenson, the founder of Q methodology, including subjectivity, concourse theory and abduction. They then turn to the practicalities of delivering high quality Q methodological research. Using worked examples throughout, the reader is guided through: • important design issues • the conduct of fieldwork • all the analytic processes of Q methodology, including factor extraction, factor rotation and factor interpretation. Drawing on helpful conceptual introductions to potentially difficult statistical concepts and a step-by-step guide to running Q methodological analyses using dedicated software, this book enables interested readers to design, manage, analyse, interpret and publish their own Q methodological research. |
Imprint Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
Publisher Name: | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2012-03-19 |