The next big thing: New sources of methodological inspiration and influence

This paper shares insights for qualitative research generated by observing methods used in other industries.

The next big thing: New sources of methodological inspiration and influence

Andy Barker

Introduction

Over recent years "traditional" research has seen new discoveries in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, game theory and the online revolution challenge and re-shape many of its practices/ fundamental assumptions. In qual specifically, we have continued to be eclectic bricoleurs drawing from a range of "source cultures" rather than following a single influence and so it continues to be of vital importance to the qual industry, to seek out new sources of inspiration beyond those already influencing wider research methodology development. In fishing for new ideas, we have...

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