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The Palgrave handbook of methods for media policy research /

3030160653

9783030160654

3030160645

9783030160647

The Palgrave handbook of methods for media policy research /

[Book]

Hilde Van den Bulck [and three others], editors.

Cham, Switzerland :

Palgrave Macmillan,

[2019]

1 online resource

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Intro; Preface; Contents; Notes on Contributors; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Boxes; Part I Media Policy Research; 1 Introduction: Media Policy and Media Policy Research; The Subject: Media and Communication Policy; Media Policy, Regulation and Governance; What Is Peculiar About Media Policy?; The Research Field: Media and Communication Policy Research; A Definition of Media Policy Research; History and Development of Media Policy Research; Misconceptions of Media Policy Research; Evidence-Based Policy-Making and Its Limitations; Conclusion; References

2 Doing Media Policy ResearchPlanning; Topic, Research Question and Problem; Theory and State of Research; Refining Research Questions and Developing (Hypo- )Theses; Research Design; Choosing Methods of Data Collection and Analysis; Determining the Population and Sampling; Research Plan; Executing; Operationalization; Data Collection; Data Preparation; Data Analysis; Reporting; Writing a Research Report; Publications and Presentations; Reaching Out; Thinking About Ethics; Conclusion; References; 3 Digitization and Media Policy Research; Introduction; Main Focus of Media Policy Research

A Focus on 'Old' and 'New'Focus on Formal Government Policies; Focus on Traditional Methods; Digitization of Media Policy Research; Digitizing Existing Methods; Digitally Native Methods; Participative Methods; Conclusion; References; Part II Research Design; 4 Case Study Research; Introduction; Case Study Basics; Pros, Cons and Implications; How to Design and Conduct Case Study Research; Literature Review; Case Selection; Refining Research Questions; Selecting Methods; Data Analysis; Conclusion; References; 5 Comparative Research; Introduction: Definition and Basic Rationale

Reasons for ComparisonTypes of Studies; Comparative Case Study Analysis; Small-N Comparative Analysis; Large-N Comparative Analysis; Data Analysis Procedures: Quantitative and Qualitative Comparative Analysis; Handling Intercultural Differences in Multinational Projects; Avoiding Construct Bias; Avoiding Measurement Bias; Avoiding Instrument Bias; Avoiding Sampling Bias; Dealing with the Effects of Globalization; Outlook; References; 6 Meta-Analysis; Introduction; From Narrative Literature Reviews to Meta-Analytic Reviews; Why Meta-Analytic Literature Reviews?

What Is a Meta-Analytic Literature Review?Strengths, Achievements and Limits of Meta-Analytic Reviews; Five Steps Toward a Meta-Analytic Review; A Meta-Analytical Case Study; The Sample; The Working Hypotheses and the Research Questions; Some Findings of the Meta-Analytic Review; Some Conclusions; Summary and Conclusions; References; 7 Action Research; Introduction; Definition; Pros and Cons of the Method; 'How to' Guide: Using an Action Research Approach to Media Policy Research; Steps in the Action Research Cycle; Identifying Key Concerns and Research Questions; Planning the Action

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"Understanding media policy is key to the study of polities and politics. Whatever the insights into policy processes and their outcomes, research must be methodologically rigorous. This book on methodology is an enormously useful guide to ensuring that media policy research has a robust foundation for policy influence and intervention."--Robin Mansell, Department of Media and Communications, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK "Recent social and technological changes require that media policymaking, research and analysis utilize methodologically sound approaches and techniques. The handbook's contribution to the field is thus timely and much needed, bringing together top experts and creating a unique and valuable resource for academics and policy makers alike."--Amit M. Schejter, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel and Penn State University, USA The Palgrave Handbook of Methods for Media Policy Research covers the craft that is and the methods used in media and communication policy research. It discusses the steps involved in conducting research, from deciding on a topic to writing a report and everything in between and, furthermore, deals with a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. The handbook invites researchers to rediscover trusted methods such as document analysis, elite interviews and comparisons, as well as to familiarize themselves with newer methods like experiments, big data and network analysis. For each method, the handbook provides a practical step-by-step guide and case studies that help readers in using that method in their own research. The methods discussed are useful for all areas of media and communication policy research, for research concerning the governance of both mass media and online platforms, and for policy issues around the globe. As such, the handbook is an invaluable guide to every researcher in this field. Hilde Van den Bulck is Professor of Communication Studies and Head of the Department of Communication at Drexel University, USA. Manuel Puppis is Full Professor of Media Systems and Media Structures in the Department of Communication and Media Research at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Karen Donders is Assistant Professor of Communication at the Department of Communication Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium and senior researcher at imec-SMIT. Leo Van Audenhove is Professor of Communication and Head of the Department of Communication Studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium and researcher at imec-SMIT.

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