A research conversation about qualitative research design
Research design is the focus for the first quarter of 2023. In this research conversation from the archives, our February 2021 Mentors in Residence Pengfei Zhao, Karen Ross, Peiwei Li and Barbara Dennis discussed foundational ideas from their book, Making Sense of Social Research Methodology. Use the code MSPACEQ123 for a 20% discount on the book, valid until March 31, 2023.
Instead of discrete steps and sets of protocols associated with research design, the co-authors explain why they use the metaphor of a tree to describe inquiry as well-rooted, and growing. They make a compelling case for viewing research as social action. Zhao, Ross, Li and Dennis also discussed the need for self-awareness about our identities as researchers. Read more on these topics in recent MethodSpace posts about integrity, research roles and positionality.
More Methodspace posts about research design from February 2021
Watch this 2021 interview with Pengfei Zhao, Karen Ross, Peiwei Li and Barbara Dennis to gain new perspectives on the potential for social research and qualitative research design.