Session: Wednesday 9th July PM (16.00 - 17.30)
Title: How to Use Imitation Games
Convenor:
Dr Rob Evans (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Abstract Details
This session will introduce the theory and practice of Imitation Game research. We will:
- describe the origins of the method and outline its distinctive features, including the close integration of qualitative and quantitative data;
- demonstrate how to conduct Imitation Game research by running a live Imitation Game;
- present results from our current research project that aims to develop the Imitation Game as a new method for comparative and longitudinal research.
This will be a highly participatory and interactive session. If you have a laptop, tablet or smartphone that runs chrome or firefox, please bring it along!
Presentation downloads
Presenter: Harry Collins
Presenter: Jennifer Lyttleton-Smith
Considering Identity Through Qualitative Imitation Game Data
The level of the session is: Accessible
Presentation details
Presentation 1
Start time: 16:00
Presentation title:Imitation games 101: principles of imitation game research
Authors:
Professor Harry Collins (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Dr Rob Evans (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Presentation 2
Start time: 16:30
Presentation title:Live software demonstration: imitation games on the internet and on your mobile
Authors:
Dr Martin Weinel (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Dr Rob Evans (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Presentation 3
Start time: 17:00
Presentation title:What imitation games reveal: researching sexuality, religion and other topics
Authors:
Dr Andy Bartlett (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)
Ms Jennifer Lyttleton-Smith (Cardiff School of Social Sciences)