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On methodological purism: A response to Barry Troyna.

Authors :
Hammersley, Martyn
Source :
British Educational Research Journal. Jul93, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p339. 3p.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Replies to the comment made by Barry Troyna on the alleged adoption of `methodological purism' in educational research by Roger Gomm, Peter Foster and the author. Absolute proof demanded by the methodological purist; Judgement of claims based on plausibility in relation to knowledge and credibility in relation to judgments; Initial assumption of researchers that critics are behaving reasonably.

Subjects

Subjects :
*EDUCATION research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01411926
Volume :
19
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
British Educational Research Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9603041398
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0141192930190403