Looking Back

Abstract

In this final summary we reflect on the interconnection between methodology and research practice. This brings us to consider basic principles and paradigmatic questions that link methodologies with each other and with specific objects and goals of research. Methodologies are part of the theoretical frameworks used in research, and therefore deeply connected with the theory’s principles and paradigmatic questions. However, the link between specific research objects and goals, methodology and theoretical principles may be stronger or weaker. Looking back over the parts of this book, this is reflected in their structures, with some having two distinct chapters focused on theory and research practice respectively, while others consist of a single chapter, and others have two chapters in which theory and research practice are integrated but differently emphasized. The connections between theory and research practice reflected in the book’s structure is the main topic of this final summary.