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Explore the fundamental methodological approaches used in migration research through this 31-minute lecture that examines different units of analysis including micro, macro, and meso levels. Learn how researchers collect and analyze data across various scales from individual migrants to entire nation-states, while understanding the concepts of methodological individualism and methodological nationalism in migration studies. Discover how disciplinary backgrounds in anthropology, economics, political science, and law influence research approaches and methodological choices. Gain insights into the strengths and limitations of different analytical frameworks and understand how the selection of data collection methods and analytical units depends on both research questions and disciplinary training, providing a comprehensive foundation for conducting rigorous migration research.
