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Narrative ordering and explanation.

Mary S Morgan¹

¹Department of Economic History, London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom.

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science

|June 7, 2017

Summary

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This study explores how narrative ordering in social science research helps explain cases. Juxtaposition in narrative aids in resolving research puzzles and broadening explanation scope.

Keywords:

Case studies Colligation and juxtaposition Configuring Exemplars Narrative explanation Resituating knowledge

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

Case-based research in social sciences often relies on narrative.
The structure and function of narrative within case studies require deeper investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of narrative in ordering materials within social science case-based research.
To analyze how narrative ordering contributes to 'narrative explanation'.

Main Methods:

Analysis of narrative ordering techniques in case studies.
Examination of how conceptual or theoretical resources are integrated into narrative.
Comparative analysis using an analogy to visual representation genres.

Main Results:

Narrative ordering, particularly through juxtaposition, is linked to puzzle creation and resolution in research.
Integrating theoretical resources within narrative ordering allows for the explanation of cases.
Case explanations can achieve broader scope without claiming universal applicability.

Conclusions:

Narrative ordering is a key mechanism for developing and refining explanations in social science case studies.
Juxtaposition as a narrative strategy effectively addresses research questions.
This approach allows for transferable insights from case studies.