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Designing Social Science Research

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Authors:
  1. Oddbjørn Bukve

    1. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Sogndal, Norway

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  • Develops innovative typology of research designs
  • Presents a clear guide for students and new researchers
  • Offers an updated overview of recent innovations and trends in research design

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. Introduction

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 1-9

  3. Scientific Knowledge and Practice

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 11-27

  4. Social Science as Reconstruction of Social Phenomena

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 29-51

  5. The Logic and Methodological Rules of Reconstruction

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 53-72

  6. Design of Research Projects

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 73-96

  7. Variable-Centred Designs

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 97-113

  8. Case Designs

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 115-140

  9. Integrated Designs

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 141-160

  10. Comparative Designs

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 161-177

  11. Intervention-Oriented Designs

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 179-192

  12. The Design Process

    • Oddbjørn Bukve
    Pages 193-214

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 215-219
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About this book

This book presents different research designs, their respective purposes and merits as well as their underlying assumptions. Research designs are characterised by a certain combination of knowledge aims and strategies for data production. An adequate design is the key to carrying out a successful research project. Nevertheless, the literature on design is scarce, compared to the literature on methods. This book clarifies the basic distinction between variable-oriented designs and case designs, and proceeds to integrated, comparative and intervention-oriented designs. A step-by-step guide to the design process and the choices to make is also included. The book's clear style makes it an excellent guide for master students and PhD students doing their first research exercises, while it is also useful for more experienced researchers who want to broaden their design repertoire and keep up to recent innovations in the field of research design.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Sogndal, Norway

    Oddbjørn Bukve

About the author

Oddbjørn Bukve is Professor of Organisation and Management at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Campus Sogndal, Norway. His research covers regional and local governance, economic development and innovation, and health service organisations, using a wide range of research designs.

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