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Home Courses Multidisciplinary Research Methods for Engineers Course materials Readings 3.5.4 Main Takeaways on Choosing a Research Method

3.5.4 Main Takeaways on Choosing a Research Method

Course subject(s) Module 3. Research Method Selection & Study Design

When choosing a Research Method keep the following points in mind:

  • What is the main purpose of the study?
  • Consider research questions, conceptual framework and the variables.
  • Take into account the study context and ethical considerations.
  • Take into account whether you work with individuals or groups in qualitative data methods!
  • Take into account whether you want to compare groups or understand the relationship between variables with quantitative methods!

Quantative Methods

Qualitative Methods

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