Research Planning Tool
Research Methodology Helper
Compare major research approaches and organize the factors that can influence your choice of methodology.
Enter your research details to see methodology planning guidance.
Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods?
Qualitative research generally focuses on meanings, experiences, perspectives, processes, and context. Quantitative research commonly uses numerical data to measure variables, examine patterns, or test relationships. Mixed-method research combines qualitative and quantitative components within an appropriate research design.
The research question should drive the methodology rather than the other way around. Institutional requirements, available data, resources, ethics, population characteristics, and the intended analysis should also be considered.
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This tool provides general planning guidance and does not determine the correct methodology for every study. Your supervisor, institution, ethics requirements, discipline, and research design should be considered before finalizing a methodology.