Methodological Pluralism in British Sociology

Datos Bibliográficos

ID2321329
AutoresGeoff Payne (0000-0002-0622-5388), Malcolm Williams (0000-0001-7945-1194), Suzanne Chamberlain (University of Plymouth)
Año2004
Volumen38
Número1
Páginas153-163
Fecha de publicación2004-02-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaSociology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0038-0385 • E-ISSN: 1469-8684
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0038038504039372
OpenAlexW2000690569
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas46
Referencias citadas6

The dominant position on research methodology and methods among British sociologists has for many years been that of 'methodological pluralism'. However, concerns have lately been expressed about the lack of research involving quantitative methods, not least by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). A study of the four mainstream British journals over two years, together with associated sources, demonstrates national patterns of research methods used in published work, the topics tackled and variations between authors in the methods chosen. The findings suggest empirical support for the concerns recently expressed by the ESRC, and an argument, not for less qualitative research, but for more quantitative research

Argument (complex analysis · Empirical research · Epistemology · Mainstream · Pluralism (philosophy · Political science · Qualitative research · Research methodology · Social research · Social science · Sociological research · Sociology · Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice · Law · Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research · Social and Cultural Dynamics