{"product_id":"doing-q-methodological-research-theory-method-interpretation-9781849204156","title":"Doing Q Methodological Research: Theory, Method \u0026","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a simple yet thorough introduction to Q methodology, a research technique designed to capture the subjective or first-person viewpoints of its participants. Watts and Stenner outline the key theoretical concepts developed by William Stephenson, the founder of Q methodology, including subjectivity, concourse theory and abduction. They then turn to the practicalities of delivering high quality Q methodological research.   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsing worked examples throughout, the reader is guided through:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• important design issues \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• the conduct of fieldwork   \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e• all the analytic processes of Q methodology, including factor extraction,  factor rotation and factor interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDrawing on helpful conceptual introductions to potentially difficult statistical concepts and a step-by-step guide to running Q methodological analyses using dedicated software, this book enables interested readers to design, manage, analyse, interpret and publish their own Q methodological research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the book the Q community has been waiting for! Aspirational Q researchers will find it a comprehensive, balanced and thorough guide, taking them systematically from refining their research question(s) to publishing their first Q methodological study\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWendy Stainton Rogers\u003cbr\u003e Professor Emerita, The Open University\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatts and Stenner′s fresh, comprehensive introduction to Q methodology factor analysis and interpretation is consistently sensitive to the less-experienced researcher′s need for clear explanations and extensive supporting details. All Q researchers will value its range of practical tips and elaboration of important concepts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmanda Wolf, Editor, Operant Subjectivity: The International Journal of Q Methodology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e According to the Q community this is′ the book which they have been waiting for. To date, there lacked a book in which the simple and robust method is introduced. As a teacher and researcher, I am glad Watts and Stenner fill this gap with their book.[...]The content of Doing Q methodological research is divided into three parts, respectively into theory, method and interpretation. The book is peppered with examples and case studies and the authors give advice on very practical matters, such as conducting fieldwork, working with the participants and conducting good data management. -- Susan Jedeloo\u003cbr\u003eThis is a comprehensive, clear, ‘one-stop start’ to the method with some very useful chapter summaries and appendices. [...]Together with the all-important recommended free software package for the data analysis if you were thinking of taking this approach this would be a good place to begin. -- Dr Ron Iphofen,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART ONE: THEORY Introducing Q Methodology: The Inverted-Factor Technique Theory and Q Methodology: From Stephenson to Constructionism PART TWO: METHOD Basic Design Issues: Research Questions and Q Sets Doing the Fieldwork: Participants, Materials and Procedure Understanding the Analytic Process (1): Factor Extraction Understanding the Analytic Process (2): Factor Rotation and the Preparation of Factor Arrays PART THREE: INTERPRETATION Factor Interpretation Writing and Publishing Q Methodological Papers Appendices     General Instructions for Completing a Q Methodological Study     Conducting an Analysis Using PQ Method: A Step-by-step Guide (plus an explanation of the PQ Method output or .lis file     First Draft Crib Sheets (for study factors 2, 3, 4 and 5)","brand":"Sage Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742278463831,"sku":"9781849204156","price":47.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849204156.jpg?v=1720060748","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/doing-q-methodological-research-theory-method-interpretation-9781849204156","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}