Potential research space in MIS: A framework for envisioning and evaluating research replication, extension, and generation

被引:131
作者
Berthon, P [1 ]
Pitt, L
Ewing, M
Carr, CL
机构
[1] Bentley Coll, Dept Mkt, Waltham, MA 02452 USA
[2] Curtin Univ Technol, Sch Mkt, Perth, WA 6001, Australia
[3] Monash Univ, Fac Business & Econ, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
[4] Univ Pittsburgh, Katz Grad Sch Business, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 USA
关键词
research issues; research methodology; research models; research status; research; theoretical evaluation;
D O I
10.1287/isre.13.4.416.71
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 ; 120501 ;
摘要
Replications are an important component of scientific method in that they convert tentative belief to accepted knowledge. Given the espoused importance of replications to the extraction of knowledge from research, there is surprisingly little evidence of its practice or discussion of its importance in the management information systems literature. In this article we develop a framework within which to systematize the conceptualization of replications; we review and illustrate how some key information systems research fits into the framework and examine the factors that influence the selection of a research strategy. Our framework includes a conceptualization of the relationship among replication, extension, and generation in IS research. The concept of "research space" is defined and a framework is developed that delineates eight possible research strategies. Finally, the benefits of our framework to salient stakeholders in the research process are outlined.
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页码:416 / 427
页数:12
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