Interpretive Research Design

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A Practical Guide

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Introduction to Interpretive Research Design offers a pioneering approach to understanding interpretive research by positioning it as a design-centric process. This comprehensive guide helps bridge the gap between complex research methodologies and practical application, making interpretive research accessible and actionable for students, self-directed learners, and experienced researchers alike.This book provides essential tools and insights that empower readers to navigate the intricacies of interpretive research with confidence. Key features include practical frameworks for defining research scope, choosing methodologies, ensuring quality, and systematically analyzing data to reveal meaningful patterns. With these tools, readers are equipped to construct well-aligned, impactful research studies across diverse social contexts. Project Development Guides (PDGs) in each chapter offer practical, hands-on tools to help readers build their studies from initial curiosity to completed design.Ideal for graduate students, educators, and professionals engaged in qualitative and discipline-based educational research across the social sciences, education, health, and STEM fields, Introduction to Interpretive Research Design is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of interpretive research. Its structured yet adaptable approach ensures lasting relevance across various research fields, fostering innovation and clarity in research design.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-03-17
Mått174 x 246 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor172
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041019343

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Joachim Walther co-directs the ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, where he leads international training programs in interpretive research design. He was previously a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Georgia, USA.Nicola W. Sochacka co-directs the ProQual Institute for Interpretive Research Methods on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. With more than two decades of experience in interpretive research, she works internationally as a research consultant specializing in educational projects.

Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Using Pictorial Systems Maps to Guide Research in Complex Social SystemsChapter 3: Defining the “Scope” of the Social Reality Under Investigation (SRUI)Chapter 4: Using Theory to Define the “Nature” of the Social Reality Under Investigation (SRUI)Chapter 5: Embedding Research Quality in the Study DesignChapter 6: Selecting Data Gathering Methods to “See” the SRUIChapter 7: Selecting a Methodology as a Way of Tracing Patterns Through Our SRUIChapter 8: Crafting Research Questions to Encapsulate the Design Choices that Define Our StudyChapter 9: Data Analysis to Systematically Identify Patterns in Our DataChapter 10: Research Quality in Handling DataChapter 11: Embodying a Design Approach in Our Research Practice

"A stellar achievement, this book presents a well-grounded and articulate integrative framework that reimagines interpretive research through the lens of design. It offers STEM education and allied fields an empowering, practice-oriented roadmap for conducting high quality, relevant, and transformative qualitative inquiry."— Karl A. Smith, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota and Purdue University, USA."This book beautifully elevates accessible approaches to interpretive research design through a ‘designerly’ lens. Rather than following a recipe or checking boxes, these authors encourage crafting focused and thoughtful research through flexible, creative, and empowering practices. A refreshing and necessary read."— Kelly Guyotte, Associate Professor of Qualitative Research, University of Alabama, USA."An invaluable resource, this book supports researchers—aspiring and experienced alike—who are navigating the complexities of social systems research across disciplines, and in the innumerable new spaces created when disciplines intersect. Grounded in methodological sophistication, keen relational attunement, and written with remarkable insight, it offers a design-based approach to interpretive research that generates novel possibilities for inquiry across education, health, sustainability, and the social sciences."— Shari Miller, Dean of the School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook University, USA.