Using mixed-methods, a data model and a computational ontology in film audience research

Wessels, Bridgette, Forrest, David, Hanchard, Matthew, Higson, Andrew, Merrington, Peter, Pidd, Michael, Rogers, Katherine, Smits, Roderik ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7613-4465, Townsend, Nathaniel and Yates, Simeon 2019. Using mixed-methods, a data model and a computational ontology in film audience research. Cultural Trends 28 (2-3) , pp. 118-131. 10.1080/09548963.2019.1617934

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Abstract

This paper discusses a methodology that seeks to address one of the challenges in working with a range of data in mixed-methods audience research, which is how to sort, order and categorise different data so that they can be systematically combined and interrogated. The methodology was developed as part of the “Beyond the Multiplex: audiences for specialised films in English regions” (BtM) project. This project required a mixed methods approach using surveys, interviews, focus groups and document analysis to explore the richness of audience experiences and trends in the context of regional film policy. This required a mixed methods approach using surveys, interviews, focus groups and document analysis. The project utilised a data model approach that uses the principles of a computational ontology in order to sort, order and categorise data for systematic interrogation. The paper discusses methods, data, coding, and the use of a data model to support data analysis. We argue that this approach enables the cross referencing of data that provides a rich, multi-layered and relational understanding of film audiences but requires time and attention to data management and coding. Although, additionally it also forms the basis of an open access data resource for future research.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Journalism, Media and Culture
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
ISSN:	0954-8963
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	26 June 2019
Date of Acceptance:	9 May 2019
Last Modified:	11 Nov 2023 07:34
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/123751

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