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Normative versus Actual Methodologies in Planning Research: A Hybrid Picture

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What methodologies do we write about, and what type of research do we actually conduct and build upon in planning? Since the 1980s, planners have argued for more qualitative research… Click to show full abstract

What methodologies do we write about, and what type of research do we actually conduct and build upon in planning? Since the 1980s, planners have argued for more qualitative research within an interpretative paradigm. A content analysis of articles in Journal of Planning Education and Research do show a majority of qualitative studies, but cast within a pragmatic rather than an interpretative paradigm. More recently, planners have reiterated the need for qualitative research, especially participatory and applied forms of research within a critical social science paradigm. Some recommendations for planning education and research are discussed.

Keywords: versus actual; research; education research; planning education; normative versus; actual methodologies

Journal Title: Journal of Planning Education and Research
Year Published: 2017

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