#TTMethods: Case Studies, qualitative methods and diachronic perspectives
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Methodologies for studying think tanks
webinar seriesMarcos Gonzalez Hernando
PhD Candidate Department of Sociology, University of Cambridge
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How to study themA. Institutional diversity and variety of business
models – Return to the problem of definition
B. Instability and heteronomy – Capacity to change
C. Dimensions – Elite actors, experts, lobbyists, etc.
D. Outputs – policy reports, parliamentary interventions, indicators, blogs, media appearances, etc.
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Diachronic Case Study Methodology
• Give up representativity for depth
• Comparative method – in this case, sharing the same context
• Sensitivity to dynamic processes.
• Possibility of using different sources of data
• Risk: Overlooking networks
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Unit of analysis• Focus on interventions: Policy reports (funder, policy area
and research method).
• Coding and data analysis: Policy recommendation, style and tropes – I use grounded theory, but not the only option.
• Possibility of using more methods – e.g. content analysis, visual methods.
• Or sources – e.g. Charity Commission reports, press coverage, books, blog posts.
• Risk: Overlooking internal heterogeneity – Distinguishing ‘core’ and ‘dependent’ interventions.
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Elite Interviews• ‘Bridging gaps’ between interventions
• Expert interviewing methods: Specificity of sampling, preparation, practicalities.
• Narrative approach: Moments and changes
• Possible pitfalls: Access, self-presentation
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Advantages and Shortcomings
• Depth of results / Specificity of findings
• Dynamic perspective / Ex-post facto
• Multi-dimensional / Biases?
What does it ultimately provide? A narrative of narratives