Research Methods: Information, Systems, and Contexts

Research methods: Information, Systems, and Contexts is a second edition of a successful research methods book, first published in 2013. All the chapters from the first edition have been fully updated and there is a new chapter that examines the future of information research from the perspectives of methodologies, the advent of 'big data', the role of culture in research, and the relationship between research and professional practice. The book is an essential reference for academics teaching research methods; doctoral and other graduate students, as well as professionals working in information management, information science, librarianship, archives and records, and information systems. Provides up-to-date knowledge of research methods and their applicationsProvides a coherent and precise account of current research themes and structures through chapters written by authors who are experts in their fieldsHelps students and researchers understand the range of quantitative and qualitative approaches available for research, as well as how to make practical use of themProvides many illustrations from projects in which authors have been involved, to enhance understandingEmphasises the nexus between formulation of research question and choice of research methodologyEnables new researchers to understand the implications of their planning decisions INDICE: Part I - Foundations and Framing 1. Research concepts 2. The fundamentals of research planning 3. Information research: Patterns and practice 4. Archival and recordkeeping research: Past, present and future 5. The methodological landscape: Information systems and knowledge management Part II - Research Methods 6. Survey designs 7. Case study research in information systems 8. Action research: Theory and practice 9. Constructivist grounded theory: A 21st century research methodology 10. Bibliometric research 11. Design-science research 12. Researching history 13. Ethnographic research 14. Experimental research Part III - Research Techniques 15. Population and samples 16. Questionnaires, individual interviews and focus group interviews 17. Observation 18. Quantitative data analysis 19. Qualitative data analysis Part IV-Research Practice and Communication 20. Ethical research practices 21. Managing research data 22. Research writing and dissemination

• ISBN: 978-0-08-102220-7
• Editorial: Chandos Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2017
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés