Lesson 4: Exploring Methodologies That Suit Your Project

This lesson provides a framework for identifying a research methodologyMethodology The theoretical framework that informs how a researcher approaches their work and what methods are used to collect data. based on your expected outcomes and research context.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify the types of outcomes you may want to develop for your research question(s)
  • Identify personal, organizational, and disciplinary factors that shape your ability to use different methodological approaches
  • Identify potential tools for data collection and analysis for your study

Lesson originally created by Jess Hagman.

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