Abstract
Methodological and data collection practices in crisis contexts are highly unstructured, and it is often difficult to achieve consensus on best practices in this regard. Crises are, by definition, unexpected, non-routine occurrences that create conditions with the potential to render traditional research procedures difficult if not impossible. While data collected in more naturalistic settings may have stronger ecological validity, data collected in more controlled environments may provide greater confidence in accounting for extraneous influence. Given the costs and benefits associated with different types of data collection during crises, the current chapter outlines previous work in experimental, survey, content analytic and case study research focusing on crises and other extreme events. The chapter outlines strengths and limitations of various methods along with directions for future research. It concludes by offering suggestions for best practices in multi-method, programmatic research programs that attempt to control for multiple sources of influence.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Data Collection |
Subtitle of host publication | Methods, Ethical Issues and Future Directions |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 49-64 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536101072 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781536100891 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Best practices
- Crisis
- Data collection
- Technology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences