Methodological Pluralism and Qualitative Family Research (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781499716191)

Today, there is tension between "big data" research and in-depth studies of lives. This article provides a background on in-depth studies where researchers seek to understand individual lives in all of their variations. In-depth research has a long and rich history. It respects the dignity and worth of persons and it builds understandings through relationships. Big data studies shows general tendencies of a relatively small number of variables, but cannot account for the complex meanings that persons experience in their daily lives. Both types of research provide important information.

Author: Jane F. Gilgun Phd
ISBN-10: 1499716192
ISBN-13: 9781499716191
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2014
Pages: 102
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21d