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Crook, D (1997) Empirical enquiry or metaphysics? Re-specifying the methodological debate. Journal of Construction Procurement, 3(02), 56–71.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: ethnomethodology; research methodology; sociology
- ISBN/ISSN: 1358-9180
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Recent contributions to methodological debate in construction management have highlighted arguments surrounding the use of what have been referred to as 'qualitative' and 'quantitative' approaches to research. Debate at this level is misleading and obscures the real issue at hand: whether researchers in construction management wish to pursue a programme of empirical enquiry or engage in metaphysical speculation. Drawing upon the foundational respecification of sociology offered by ethnomethodology, the construction management research endeavour is examined and requirements for empirical work are outlined.