Research in Development Studies: Philosophy, Methods and Rigor

Landiyanto, Erlangga Agustino (2018): Research in Development Studies: Philosophy, Methods and Rigor.

Abstract

A better understanding of the role, epistemology and methodology of research are very important to generate evidence to strengthen development policies to improve development outcomes. This essay will discuss the philosophy and operationalisation of research in the development arena with the focus on the role of applied research, epistemological issues and boundary setting, the choice of research methods, and conceptualisation of rigour in development research.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Epistemology, Research boundaries, Research Methods, Development Studies.
• Subjects: B - History of Economic Thought, Methodology, and Heterodox Approaches > B3 - History of Economic Thought: Individuals > B30 - General; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O10 - General; Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General

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