Various Un/thinkable Possibilities of “Data”

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The purpose of this panel is to re-think, re-conceptualize, and re-animate data in qualitative research. The panelists will discuss how they can do data differently in their research practices. Our overall aim is to problematize conceptualizations of data as known, familiar and inert objects, and to imagine more complex, fluid, creative and critical engagements with data in the conduct of research. More specifically, to counter the limited space in which qualitative researchers tend to conceptualize, “create, collect, document”, and define data we call for encounters with data outside of habitual framing mechanisms by recognizing the disjointed and unfinished qualities of data, and their capacities to exceed our expectations, and prompt new thought and activities.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Qualitative Research

Chair

• Norman Denzin, University of Illinois

Papers

• (Im)possible End of Data? - Mirka E. Koro-Ljungberg, Arizona State University

• The Appearance of Data - Elizabeth A. St. Pierre, University of Georgia

• Becoming-With Air: Materializing Data Through More-Than-Human Research Encounters - Mindy Blaise, The Hong Kong Institute of Education; Bidisha Bannerjee, The Hong Kong Institute of Education

• A Conversation About Spectral Data - Susan Naomi Nordstrom, The University of Memphis

• Enter: Ho/rhizoanalysis - Jennifer Bogdanich, University of Georgia; Brooke Anne Hofsess, Appalachian State University

Discussant

• Maggie Maclure, Manchester Metropolitan University