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Complex social survey data designs

Social scientists now have unprecedented access to data. New social science data resources are increasingly becoming available including new forms of ‘found’ data1, such as administrative …

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New methods for tracking immediate audience reaction to performances

When we attend live performances, one important part of the experience is the ‘collective engagement’1 with others attending the same performance, and feeling and sensing others’ …

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Diary methods: voyages into the interior

'Please write as much as you can about what you do, what you talk about, what you eat and drink, what you buy or sell, what …

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What do we know about mixed-device online surveys in the UK?

We now live in a digital age with a high level use of technologies in everyday life. The way surveys are conducted is changing. Adoption of …

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PhD Studentship Opportunity

PhD Studentship (ESRC South Coast DTP) - Online surveys and mobile device use in a digital age Location:  Highfield Campus, University of Southampton Salary:   Annual …

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Call for special issue proposals - International Journal of Social Research Methodology

The International Journal of Social Research Methodology publishes up to two guest-edited Special Issues per volume.  The IJSRM editorial board welcomes proposals for Special Issues for …

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Creative Methods for Research and Community Engagement - Summer School

You can now register for the Creative Methods for Research and Community Engagement - Summer School - 6 to 8 July 2017, Keele University. Early …

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Call for papers: Participatory Arts and Social Action Research

The PASAR project is organising an international multidisciplinary conference that looks at how participatory and creative research methods create a space for exploring, sharing …