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The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.29 — 81,721 ratings — published 1995
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Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.47 — 2,024 ratings — published 1999
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The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.16 — 123,260 ratings — published 1994
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How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.98 — 28,470 ratings — published 1940
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Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among Five Approaches Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing among Five Approaches (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.01 — 1,342 ratings — published 1997
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Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.49 — 425 ratings — published 1994
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Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.83 — 956 ratings — published 1995
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The Craft of Research The Craft of Research (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.92 — 4,440 ratings — published 1995
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Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis (Introducing Qualitative Methods series) Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide through Qualitative Analysis (Introducing Qualitative Methods series)
by (shelved 8 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.10 — 508 ratings — published 2006
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Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.82 — 2,834 ratings — published 1994
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Qualitative Literacy: A Guide to Evaluating Ethnographic and Interview Research Qualitative Literacy: A Guide to Evaluating Ethnographic and Interview Research (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.46 — 120 ratings — published
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How to Write a Thesis How to Write a Thesis (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.93 — 4,703 ratings — published 1977
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How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.08 — 5,147 ratings — published 2007
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Against Method Against Method (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,568 ratings — published 1975
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.00 — 169,270 ratings — published 2001
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The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.90 — 239 ratings — published 1967
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The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.20 — 773 ratings — published 2009
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How to Take Smart Notes How to Take Smart Notes (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.07 — 13,971 ratings — published 2017
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The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.93 — 6,710 ratings — published 2018
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Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.18 — 23,655 ratings — published 2016
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Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,888 ratings — published 1981
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Methodology of the Oppressed Methodology of the Oppressed (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 409 ratings — published 2000
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Discourse on Method Discourse on Method (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.72 — 25,812 ratings — published 1637
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.02 — 30,565 ratings — published 1962
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Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.81 — 178 ratings — published 2005
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Case Study Research: Design and Methods (Applied Social Research Methods) Case Study Research: Design and Methods (Applied Social Research Methods)
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avg rating 3.96 — 753 ratings — published 1984
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Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to the Interpretation of Visual Materials Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to the Interpretation of Visual Materials (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.87 — 280 ratings — published 2001
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Social Research Methods Social Research Methods (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.59 — 634 ratings — published 2001
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Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods Research Is Ceremony: Indigenous Research Methods (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.49 — 714 ratings — published 2009
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Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.81 — 306 ratings — published 1988
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.16 — 832,892 ratings — published 1989
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Thinking In Systems: A Primer Thinking In Systems: A Primer (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.18 — 23,448 ratings — published 2008
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Methods of Discovery: Heuristics for the Social Sciences (Contemporary Societies) Methods of Discovery: Heuristics for the Social Sciences (Contemporary Societies)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.02 — 124 ratings — published 2004
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Measure What Matters Measure What Matters (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.97 — 38,274 ratings — published 2017
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Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.84 — 95,849 ratings — published 2008
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The Practice of English Language Teaching (Longman Handbooks for Language Teachers) The Practice of English Language Teaching (Longman Handbooks for Language Teachers)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.06 — 924 ratings — published
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.11 — 90,094 ratings — published 1990
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Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.08 — 273 ratings — published 1989
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Reassembling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network-Theory Reassembling the Social: An Introduction to Actor-Network-Theory (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,176 ratings — published 2005
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The Elements of Style The Elements of Style (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.18 — 87,653 ratings — published 1918
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An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method An Introduction to Discourse Analysis: Theory and Method (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.90 — 293 ratings — published 1999
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Ethnography: Principles and Practice Ethnography: Principles and Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.54 — 124 ratings — published 1983
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Interviewing as Qualitative Research: A Guide for Researchers in Education and the Social Sciences Interviewing as Qualitative Research: A Guide for Researchers in Education and the Social Sciences (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.93 — 342 ratings — published 1991
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The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.08 — 177 ratings — published 2005
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Critical Ethnography: Method, Ethics, and Performance Critical Ethnography: Method, Ethics, and Performance (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 4.01 — 90 ratings — published 2005
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Feminism and Methodology: Social Science Issues Feminism and Methodology: Social Science Issues (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as methodology)
avg rating 3.69 — 49 ratings — published 1987
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David  Silverman
“The worse thing that contemporary qualitative research can imply is that, in this post-modern age, anything goes. The trick is to produce intelligent, disciplined work on the very edge of the abyss.”
David Silverman, Interpreting Qualitative Data

Raymond Khoury
“professionals who know what they are doing can "be counted on to follow a well-thought-out methodology”
Raymond Khoury, The Sign

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