5The scope and diversity of empirical research methods for multimodality
Orientation
In this chapter we set out some of the principal methods and methodological considerations to be borne in mind when conducting, or better, already when planning, some multimodal research. We also describe approaches that are generally applicable to broad ranges of multimodal investigations, as these can always be considered for your own research questions and practice. As in other places in the book, we will be suggesting the value of broad-disciplinarity— and this will extend to considering combinations of methods. Methods need to be selected for their fitness to a task, not because of disciplinary habit.
5.1What are methods? What methods are there?
Methods ...
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