ABSTRACT

Built environment students are not always familiar with the range of different research approaches they could be using for their projects. Whether you are undertaking a postgraduate doctoral programme or facing an undergraduate or masters dissertation, this book provides general advice, as well as 13 detailed case studies from 16 universities in 7 countries, to help you get to grips with quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed methods of data collection, action research, and more.

part |49 pages

The thought process of the research journey

chapter |8 pages

Getting ready for your research

Setting the scene

chapter |21 pages

When more does not mean better

Selecting a research methodology and methods

part |35 pages

Grounded theory research

chapter |18 pages

Grounded theory style analysis in action

Utilising multi-layer methods in developing built environment response to social conflicts in Indonesia