RESEARCH – Useful resources

On-line surveys

To find out more about web survey methodology and the impact of new technologies on surveys visit the  WebSM website at http://www.websm.org/ . The site is maintained by the University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Social Science, Centre for Methodology and Informatics.

Realism – bridging the methodological divide

Research need not be an irreconcilable struggle between developing idiosyncratic in-depth insights and general, broad-based statements. For practical introductions on how realist approaches can meet this challenge look at Method in Social Science: A Realist Approach by Andrew Sayer and Realistic Evaluation by Ray Pawson and Nick Tilley.

The Critical Realism in Action Group holds regular seminars at different venues around the country; e-mail us for the latest details.

Research education and training

Investigating the Social World is a new Open University master’s level course that is delivered on-line. You can find out more at http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/bin/p12.dll?C01D822

Many of the professional associations provide excellent short courses, as well as networks, guidance on ethics and other useful resources. These include

Social Research Association          http://www.the-sra.org.uk/

UK Evaluation Society                      http://www.evaluation.org.uk/

Market Research Society                http://www.mrs.org.uk/

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