Structure in Research Methods

4th June 1999


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Table of Contents

Structure in Research Methods

Methodology and method

Qualitative vs quantitative

Quantity and quality

The role of structure

The fundamental method

Direct and indirect observation

Structure in research methods - I

Structure - imposed or emergent

Structure in research methods - II

The methods assigned

Structure in research methods - III

The classification extended

Choice of method - I

Choice of method - II

Conclusion - method and mode of analysis

Author: Professor Tom Wilson

Email: t.d.wilson@shef.ac.uk

Home Page: http://www.shef.ac.uk/~is/wilson/

Other information:
Professor Tom Wilson, PhD., Research Professor in Information Management, Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN