TY - JOUR
T1 - Conceptual issues of research methodology for the behavioural, life and social sciences
AU - Mellenbergh, G.J.
AU - Adèr, H.J.
AU - Baird, D.
AU - Berger, M.P.F.
AU - Cornell, J.E.
AU - Hagenaars, J.A.P.
AU - Molenaar, P.C.M.
PY - 2003
Y1 - 2003
N2 - Research methodology (RM) must be clearly separated from substantive fields, such as medicine, psychology, education, sociology and economics, and, on the other side, from the philosophy of science and statistics. RM starts from substantive research problems and uses statistical knowledge, but it goes its own way in developing and applying new methods and concepts, all of which are relevant to RM consultants. Examples of topics are given that are typical for RM research and consultancy. Finally, it is argued that RM needs its own research programme and curriculum for RM consultants.
AB - Research methodology (RM) must be clearly separated from substantive fields, such as medicine, psychology, education, sociology and economics, and, on the other side, from the philosophy of science and statistics. RM starts from substantive research problems and uses statistical knowledge, but it goes its own way in developing and applying new methods and concepts, all of which are relevant to RM consultants. Examples of topics are given that are typical for RM research and consultancy. Finally, it is argued that RM needs its own research programme and curriculum for RM consultants.
M3 - Article
SN - 1369-7412
VL - 52
SP - 211
EP - 218
JO - Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series B-Statistical Methodology
JF - Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series B-Statistical Methodology
IS - 2
ER -