The Methods podcast brings you conversations with leading international experts on a wide range of topics related to research methods. The podcast explores methodological innovations, provides practical tips and discusses new challenges and opportunities. The latest series focuses on qualitative longitudinal and mixed methods research and was recorded as part of the EU-funded YouthLife project. The podcast is produced by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), a UK centre that delivers training and resources on research methods, supporting researchers in the social sciences and beyond.
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Dan Woodman on mixed and qualitative longitudinal approaches (NCRM) - Catherine McDonald, Dan Woodman
<p>In this episode of the Methods podcast, host Catherine McDonald talks to <a href="https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/19920-dan-woodman">Dan Woodman</a>, Associate Professor of Sociology at the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. Dan is an internationally recognised authority on conceptualising generational change and the social conditions impacting our young adults.</p> <p>Dan discusses explains what drew him to his area of study, why iterative models are so important in longitudinal research and how reciprocity can help reduce attrition. He also talks about his approach to writing and being wary of allowing the data to simply say what you want it to say.</p> <p>This series of the Methods podcast is produced by the National Centre for Research Methods as part of the EU Horizon2020 funded YouthLife project, and is looking at how researchers can do better longitudinal research on youth transitions.</p> <p>For further information on the YouthLife project, visit <a href="http://www.euqualimix.ncrm.ac.uk/">www.EUqualimix.ncrm.ac.uk</a>.</p>