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Research methods

Introduction

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Research involves collecting information and data. Research methods are the tools which are used to carry out, analyse and interpret this research.

Research includes quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods approaches. 

You might conduct primary or secondary research as part of your studies.

This guide has been created to help you navigate through this process and understand the differences between the research areas.

SAGE Research Methods is useful research methods tool created to help researchers with their projects. 

Further reading

Research referred to in this guide, as well as additional useful resources, can be found on the reading list for research methods. Click on the image below to access the reading list.

Link to online reading list of additional resources and further reading

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