Short description
Over the past few decades there has been a major shift in research methodology - away from technicist to more contextual and pragmatic approaches.
Long description
Over the past few decades there has been a major shift in research methodology - away from technicist to more contextual and pragmatic approaches. This is reflected in a greater emphasis on interdisciplinary and applied research skills, the concurrent use of qualitative and quantitative methods, and a more sophisticated understanding of the epistemological grounding of research. Research in practice incorporates these new trends while also providing coverage of the full range of established research approaches and techniques.