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Concurrent analysis (CA) synthesizes data for coherent social science models. This method prioritizes pragmatic coherence over ontology, offering a valuable approach for narrative evidence synthesis under specific conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Social science research methodology
  • Philosophy of science

Background:

  • Concurrent analysis (CA) addresses challenges in metasynthetic literature.
  • It builds upon Thagard's concept of coherence for linking mental representations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a philosophical justification for Concurrent Analysis (CA).
  • To establish CA as a method for synthesizing narrative evidence in social science.
  • To explore the pragmatic underpinnings of CA, prioritizing coherence over ontology.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed explication of the Concurrent Analysis (CA) process.
  • Utilizing Thagard's concept of coherence to link mental representations.
  • Linking Risjord's post-paradigmatic position with Rorty's pragmatism.

Main Results:

  • Concurrent analysis (CA) offers a coherent method for synthesizing narrative evidence.
  • CA is presented as a valuable tool when pragmatism is prioritized over ontology.
  • Examples demonstrate the practical utility of CA in published studies.

Conclusions:

  • Concurrent analysis (CA) is a useful method for synthesizing certain types of narrative evidence.
  • The effectiveness of CA is dependent on specific circumstances, which are discussed.
  • Strengths and weaknesses of the CA method are evaluated.