From the Foreword by Professor Peter Barrett, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Salford; and President of the CIB:A range of very experiencedresearchers provide perspectives on a wide variety of research paradigms, butthere are also contributions concerning the nitty gritty of research practiceTogether the contributions provide a wealth of wisdom and insights for the postgraduate researcher, or indeed the ambitious undergraduate or curious established researcher.This book provides a bridge between the introductory researchmethods books and the discipline-specific, higher level texts. Its unique feature is the coverage of the detailed process of research, rather than the findings of research projects. Chapter authors have been carefully selected by their expertise, discipline and location to give an eclectic range of perspectives. Particular care has been taken to balance positivist with interpretivist approaches throughout. The authors have focused on the practical consequences ofresearch philosophies, strategies and techniques by using their own research and by evaluating the work of others. Advanced Research Methods in the Built Environment addresses common topics raised by postgraduate level researchers rather than dealing with all aspects of the research process. Issues covered range from the practicalities of producing a journal article to the role of theory in research. The material brought together here provides a valuable resourcefor the training and development of doctoral and young researchers and will contribute to a new sense of shared methodological understanding across built environment research. The editorsDr Andrew Knight, Principal Lecturer, School of Architecture, Design and Professor Les Ruddock, Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Business, Law & the Built Environment, and Professor of Construction & Property Economics, University of SalfordAlso of interestResearch Methods for ConstructionThird EditionRichard Fellows & Anita Liu978 14051 7790 0Construction Reports 1944-98David Langford & Mike Murray978 06320 5928 7Cover image courtesy of Getty ImagesCover design by Sandra Heath INDICE: Contents. Foreword. Preface. Contributor List. 1 Methodological pluralism in construction management. 2 Architectural research. 3 Legal research. 4 Feminist research. 5 Approaches to economic analysis and modelling. 6 Epistemology. 7 Scientific theories. 8 Grounded theory. 9 Case study research. 10Interviews: a negotiated partnership. 11 Questionnaire design and factor analysis. 12 Using software to analyse qualitative data. 13 Getting started in quantitative analysis. 14 Artificial neural network modelling techniques for applied civil and construction engineering research. 15 Social Network Analysis . 16 Managing the thesis. 17 Getting your research published in refereed journals. 18 Researcher attitudes and motivation. 19 Built environment futures research: the need for foresight and scenario learning
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-6110-7
- Editorial: Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 256
- Fecha Publicación: 10/10/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés