Rethinking the Survey

Allan Kellehear

doi:10.1007/978-1-4899-4497-9

Rethinking the Survey

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Abstract

Is there a correct methodological approach to health research? Are there methods which are consistently superior for yielding valuable insights in comparison with other methods? I doubt it. In this chapter, I argue that methodological approaches have, or should have, little to do with brand loyalties or the convenience of one’s usual skills in this area. Methodological choices should complement the research questions asked, as many a textbook will argue, but furthermore, the methods should also be sensitive to the needs and features of the respondents or social processes being studied.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Health Research in Practice
Subtitle of host publication	Political, ethical, and methodological issues
Editors	Derek Colquhoun, Allan Kellehear
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Springer
Chapter	9
Pages	126-137
Number of pages	12
ISBN (Electronic)	9781489944979
ISBN (Print)	9780412474705
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4497-9
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1993
Externally published	Yes

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