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Decolonial Research Methods: Resisting Coloniality in Academic Knowledge Production (Webinar 2)
Get PDFThis is the second webinar in a six-part series from NCRM called Decolonial Research Methods: Resisting Coloniality in Academic Knowledge Production. The speaker is Professor Linda T. Smith of Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi. The webinar took place on 2 November 2021
Understanding social data: An example of migration
No full textIn this video, Dr Sarah Nurse and Prof. Jakub Bijak use an example of international migration to discuss some of the more general issues with social data. They focus on the limitations of measurement, but also present some ways in which these limitations can be overcome or at least, acknowledged. Finally, they offer practical advice on how the imperfect data can be used in modelling
Web scraping and Covid-19: Example 1
No full textIn this third video of the series, Dr Diarmuid McDonnell demonstrates a simple web scraping example for extracting text from a webpage. He uses a simple website, designed for
the purposes of the training series and he shows how to
write Python code to scrape data from webpages
Provenance for Simulation Studies
No full textIn this video, Professor Adeline M. Uhrmacher talks about provenance for simulation studies. She demonstrates the usefulness of this approach in several simulation studies, including cell biology, ecology, and demography
Advanced Bayesian Methods: Speeding up Bayesian computations
No full textIn this video, Dr Gabriel Katz discusses methods that could enable researchers working within the Bayesian paradigm to speed up conversion or execution time of computations. These methods include c+++, cluster computing services or cloud computing
In Conversation: Mundane Methods and Material Methods
Get PDFIn this video, Professor Vanessa May is in conversation with her colleagues from the University of Manchester, Professor Sophie Woodward, Dr Helen Holmes, and Dr Sarah Marie Hall. They discuss two books on methods that they have recently published and share some of their research experiences.
Professor Sophie Woodward discusses her book material methods, which will appear to people interested in research and material culture who want to think about methods as well as those interested in exploring creative methods.
Dr Helen Holmes and Dr Sarah Marie Hall discuss their book, Mundane Methods, aimed at a broad audience to engage those interested in exploring the theory. This book brings a range of interdisciplinary approaches provides a practical, hands-on approach
Methods adapted or suited to research in the pandemic. Webinar introduction and overview
No full textThis presentation is part of an NCRM webinar on Methods adapted or suited to research in the pandemic, 28 January 2021, Online
Presenters: Dr Robert Meckin, University of Manchester; Prof Melanie Nind, University of Southampton and Dr Andy Coverdale, University of Southampto
Making research valid: panel response by Prof Vernon Gayle
No full textThis presentation is part of an NCRM webinar on Emerging Issues in Changing Research Practices for Covid-19 Times, 11 February Online
Presenter: Professor Vernon Gayle, University of Edinburg
Changing Social Research Practices in the Context of Covid-19: Rapid Evidence Review
Get PDFThe Rapid Evidence Review synthesises evidence available in academic publications from 2020 with the aim of charting how social research methods have been successfully adapted for, or designed for use within, the pandemic conditions of Covid-19. Searching six databases identified a potential 896 papers of interest, of which 95 met the inclusion criteria. These span more than 30 countries and discuss various methods, particularly surveys and rapid surveys, interviews, group interviews and focus groups, autoethnographic and ethnographic methods, and expressive and participatory methods. Key methods learning from 64 publications were synthesised to address the main aim. While some (largely expressive and autoethnographic) methods apparently thrived or were well-suited to the social conditions of widespread social anxiety, lockdowns and travel bans, others (e.g. surveys, ethnographies) had to be swiftly and sometimes radically adapted. Data on the efficacy of changes to methods practices were limited at this early stage in publishing from the pandemic era. Some of the adaptations to survey work (e.g. using targeted advertising and options for postal modes to achieve balanced survey samples and stable recruitment numbers) were successful, while isolating mode effects from other variables is largely still a work in progress. Moving interview and focus groups online were largely found to generate rich data, and getting support from community leaders/communities was found to be critical for continuing community-based participatory research. The research community has been resilient in ensuring that their research continues, and that it remains valid, relevant and ethical in the face of extreme challenges and huge social change. The review identifies training needs in specific methods, advanced contingency planning and responsive ethical and epistemic decision-making. This report is intended for researchers at all career stages, research funders and supporting infrastructures
The NCRM wayfinder guide to creative methods combinations in Covid-19
Get PDFThe Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated considerable changes to research practices. Crises can stimulate and inhibit creativity. NCRM’s project Changing research practices: social research in the context of covid-19 highlighted that researchers are carrying on research under changeable circumstances and social restrictions by finding creative ways to adapt and combine methods in their projects. This guide outlines creative responses to research problems presenting in Covid-19 times. Readers are pointed towards examples from the recent research literature and research community as well as wider literatures that might continue to inspire research in the pandemic