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Networking different theories is a rather new and promising way of doing research. This chapter presents the concept of the networking of different theories and its methodology, including networking strategies like research heuristics and cross-methodologies. The variety of networking is outlined by illustrating examples, and methodological reflections on the difficulties and benefits that accompany the networking are described.
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Kidron, I., Bikner-Ahsbahs, A. (2015). Advancing Research by Means of the Networking of Theories. In: Bikner-Ahsbahs, A., Knipping, C., Presmeg, N. (eds) Approaches to Qualitative Research in Mathematics Education. Advances in Mathematics Education. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9181-6_9
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