Potential research space in MIS: a framework for envisioning and evaluating research replication, extension, and generation
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posted on 2024-06-13, 10:43authored byP Berthon, L Pitt, M Ewing, CL Carr
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.
History
Journal
Information systems research
Volume
13
Pagination
416-427
Location
Catonsville, Md.
ISSN
1047-7047
eISSN
1526-5536
Language
eng
Publication classification
C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal
Copyright notice
2002, INFORMS
Issue
4
Publisher
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences