Working paper
Theory Building: A Realist Methodology for Case Study Driven Research
Faculty of Business Working Paper Series, Vol.1(1), pp.19-35
University of the Sunshine Coast
1998
Abstract
The present paper builds on past work of a number of researchers who advocate the use of a realist approach in qualitative research. However, although past research identifies the applicability of the realist research paradigm, there has been scant attention paid to Bhaskar's (1978, 1989) retroduction model for use in theory building. The paper therefore integrates a case study method within a realist philosophy, in an attempt to operationalise the retroduction model. The paper first begins with a short discussion on research paradigms and research methodology. Second, the critical realist research paradigm, which provides a scientific method for underpinning methodology is discussed. Third, the case study approach is reviewed, including the issues relevant for research design. Fourth and last, the paper suggests a method for operationalising Bhaskar's (1978) retroduction model.
Details
- Title
- Theory Building: A Realist Methodology for Case Study Driven Research
- Authors
- Michael Trimarchi (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
- Publication details
- Faculty of Business Working Paper Series, Vol.1(1), pp.19-35
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 1998
- ISSN
- 1443-3737
- ISBN
- 0958535207
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 1998 Michael Trimarchi. Reproduced with permission.
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449807602621
- Output Type
- Working paper
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