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The hierarchies of age-period-cohort research. Political context and the development of generational turnout patterns
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Discussion of two papers examining the value of efforts to maximise interview response rates
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How could mobile devices improve survey measurement and social research? Exploring the opportunities and challenges through innovative examples of mobile data collection
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No full textRealist methodologies are increasingly finding a place in social science research. Designing, implementing, and reporting from realist approaches requires different ways of thinking about the object of enquiry, relationships with the subjects of investigation, and the kinds of claims from research than more established methodologies. In this session we will consider what realism is and its implications for research design. We will elaborate these principles, investigating examples of realist evaluations, synthesis reviews, and research used to address different problems. The session will be of particular interest to those looking to or applying realist approaches in their research
Applying realism
No full textRealist methodologies are increasingly finding a place in social science research. Designing, implementing, and reporting from realist approaches requires different ways of thinking about the object of enquiry, relationships with the subjects of investigation, and the kinds of claims from research than more established methodologies. In this session we will consider what realism is and its implications for research design. We will elaborate these principles, investigating examples of realist evaluations, synthesis reviews, and research used to address different problems. The session will be of particular interest to those looking to or applying realist approaches in their research