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Using Systematic Quantitative Literature Reviews for Urban Analysis
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Pickering, C and Johnson, M and Byrne, J, Using Systematic Quantitative Literature Reviews for Urban Analysis, Methods in Urban Analysis, Springer, Scott Baum (ed), Singapore, pp. 29-49. ISBN 9789811616761 (2021) [Research Book Chapter]
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DOI: doi:10.1007/978-981-16-1677-8_3
Abstract
This chapter discusses how students and early career researchers can
use systematic quantitative literature reviews (SQLRs) to answer research questions
about cities. These SQLRs can enable a greater understanding of complex patterns,
processes, and relationships that occur in human settlements. The chapter begins by
overviewing SQLRs, how they differ to narrative and meta-analysis reviews, and
what are their benefits. We consider the importance of: starting the right way; being
careful to specify the research question(s); exploring the interrelationship between
concepts that will guide the literature search; and being clear about the keywords that
will be of use for the search, as well as the definition of key terms. Next, we discuss the
15 steps of undertaking a SQLR, examining the opportunities, identifying pitfalls to
avoid, and providing some strategies that students can employ to make their review
successful. Using examples from existing systematic reviews on topics related to
urban analysis, we work through the key principles of rigour, comprehensiveness,
repeatability, and criteria for inclusion and exclusion. We then discuss how to develop
the database and categorise data, before outlining good practices for analysing and
visualising findings. We conclude by pointing to emerging directions on how the
SQLR method is evolving.
Item Details
Item Type: | Research Book Chapter |
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Keywords: | methods, research, urban analysis, systematic literature review |
Research Division: | Built Environment and Design |
Research Group: | Urban and regional planning |
Research Field: | Land use and environmental planning |
Objective Division: | Environmental Policy, Climate Change and Natural Hazards |
Objective Group: | Adaptation to climate change |
Objective Field: | Social impacts of climate change and variability |
UTAS Author: | Johnson, M (Mr Malcolm Johnson) |
UTAS Author: | Byrne, J (Professor Jason Byrne) |
ID Code: | 147832 |
Year Published: | 2021 |
Deposited By: | Geography and Spatial Science |
Deposited On: | 2021-11-17 |
Last Modified: | 2021-12-06 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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