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McTavish, Donald G., Cleary, James D., Brent, Edward E., Perman, Lauri, Knudsen, Kjell R. |
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Sociological Methods & Research; Aug77, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p3, 42p |
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This paper reports the development and application or a method for evaluating the methodology of social science research. In this study, 11 social scientists rated the methodology of 126 federally sponsored, social science research projects. Written documentation from each research project was divided into three packets, representing three stages of the research process proposal, interim report, and completed research. Each project was independently rated at each of the three stages by two different reviewers, using a comprehensive methodology review instrument created for this purpose. A series of factor analyses of the ratings for 7.5 evaluative methodological features reveals a multidimensional structure underlying the evaluations This structure appears to become more elaborate as research progresses toward completion. The implications of the structuring of methodological assessments are discussed for research funding procedures, research monitoring, the conduct of research, and the training of social scientists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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