“Unconventional Methodology in Organization and Management Research”
Edited by Alan Bryman & David A. Buchanan
Published April 2018 by Oxford University Press ($80.00 hardback; $35 paperback; e-books also available)
To encourage researchers in management and organizational studies to brand out from known methods, this book explores alternative methods to inspire creative and unconventional research. Twelve such methods are discussed in detail, covering topics related to research design, data collection methods and analytics. Greater diversity of methods could uncover new information, previously unavailable through traditional approaches, and the authors of this book hope to influence methods of theorizing, reasoning and reporting research. Academic researchers and students interested in exploration may find value in this book.
“Bit by Bit: Social Research in the Digital Age”
By Matthew J. Salganik
Published December 2017 by Princeton University Press ($35.00 hardback; e-books also available)
This book is described as an invaluable resource for social scientists who are looking to explore big data and its potential. As new technologies and platforms emerge, the tools change both how we live and how we can study human behavior. The author draws upon social science research ideas, combining them with principles from data science, to create an accessible blend that could guide new directions in digital-age research activities. The book includes examples, case studies and guidance for the analysis and design of large-scale data collection. Ethical challenges are discussed in detail.
“Lectures on Categorical Data Analysis”
By Tamas Rudas
Published March 2018 by Springer ($69.99 hardback; e-books also available)
Key issues related to categorical data analysis are presented and explored in this book. Content includes discussions of both analysis and design considerations, including higher order interactions, advanced methods of determining standard errors, and theories on causal relationships and associations. This book is designed for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professionals who conduct data analysis, without relying on an in-depth background in calculus or algebra, and problem sets are included for pedagogical purposes. The topics covered would be applicable to fields such as social, political, biological and behavior sciences.
“A Journey Through Qualitative Research”
By Stephanie Gaudet and Dominque Robert
Published March 2018 by Sage Publishing ($112.00 hardback; $38.00 paperback; e-books also available)
This hands-on guide takes students and researchers throughout the whole process of conducting high-quality qualitative research. The book showcases the relationships and associations between various methods and theories, along with the complexities unique to each approach. Particular emphasis is paid to the analysis phase of the research process. Additional topics include forming research questions, selecting an approach, data collection, ethical considerations and the reporting of results. The book draws on previous literature and new insights to compare and contrast analytic methods, with a focus on applying these tools in practice.
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