Methodological Implications of Critical Realism

Date:

26/01/2017 - 27/01/2017

Organised by:

Loughborough University

Presenter:

Professor Paul Downward

Level:

Intermediate (some prior knowledge)

Contact:

Denise Wade
D.J.Wade@lboro.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (LE11 3TU)

Venue:

Ashby Road

Description:

This two day course will begin by explaining the theoretical foundations of critical realism as a way of understanding social inquiry and the implications of this for research design. It moves on to discuss the method of retroduction and develop practical ability, through the use of tasks, to design research. The focus of the second day will be on practical applications of critical realist compatible methods in the field of economics, management and sports policy.

Cost:

Travel and Accommodation costs are covered for up to 5 participants

Website and registration:

Region:

East Midlands

Keywords:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs, Mixed Methods, Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research, Qualitative Comparative Analysis, Qualitative Data Coding, Descriptive Statistics, Regression Methods, Factor analysis, Cluster analysis, Quantitative Approaches (other), Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, Evidence-Based Policy and Practice

Related publications and presentations:

Frameworks for Research and Research Designs
Mixed Methods
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Research
Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Qualitative Data Coding
Descriptive Statistics
Regression Methods
Factor analysis
Cluster analysis
Quantitative Approaches (other)
Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
Evidence-Based Policy and Practice

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