Doing Q Methodological Research Theory, Method and Interpretation

Name: Doing Q Methodological Research Theory, Method and Interpretation
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ISBN: 9781849204156

ISBN-10: 1849204152

ISBN-13: 9781849204156

Edition: 2012

Authors: Simon Watts, Paul Stenner

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This book introduces the theory and practice of Q methodology, and takes the reader on a journey from understanding the early history of the method to being in a position where the reader will be able to do Q methodology for themselves. Watts and Stenner cogently and clearly set out the origins of Q methodology in factor analysis and the R methodological procedures, and go on to explain the theory behind Q as set out by the method's early pioneers. They also look at how Q deals with issues such as subjectivity, abduction and constructivism. The main purpose of this book is to enable the reader to set up, run and analyse and effective study using Q methodology. The book is illustrated with…

Book details

Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
Publication date: 3/19/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



About the authors


Acknowledgements


List of figures and tables



Theory



Introducing Q methodology: the inverted factor technique



Theory and Q methodology: from Stephenson to constructionism



Method



Basic design issues: research questions and Q sets



Doing the fieldwork: participants, materials and procedure



Understanding the analytic process (1): factor extraction



Understanding the analytic process (2): factor rotation and the preparation of factor arrays



Interpretation



Factor interpretation



Writing and publishing Q methodological papers


Appendices



General instructions for completing a Q methodological study



Conducting an analysis using PQ Method: a step-by-step guide (plus an explanation of the PQ Method output or .lis file)



First draft crib sheets (for study factors 2, 3, 4 and 5)


References


Index