Ivang, R., & Rask, M. (2003). Internet-based research techniques when global e-business is the focus. Unpublished Working Paper, Denmark, Aalborg University.
The paper presents a framework of different contexts, where the Internet can be used to refine existing research techniques and thereby provide the researcher with alternative methods to acquire knowledge. We will in detail explain and discuss how a continuum of different techniques together with the Internet can be used to research E-Business. The continuum consists of four different techniques e.g. Internet-based observation, surveys, e-mail interviews and action research. Each of the techniques will be discussed and explained in detail and cases will illustrate how they can be used in practice. The overall intent of this paper is to give the reader an insight into the situations where the Internet can be used as a proper research technique.
