Research methods are different from research methodologies because they are the ways in which you will collect the data for your research project. The best method for your project largely depends on your topic, the type of data you will need, and the people or items from which you will be collecting data. Select from dropdown in on this page to learn more about quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research approaches.
How do you determine which research method would be best for your proposal? This heavily depends on your research objective. According to Dawson (2019), there are several questions to ask yourself when determining the best research method for your project: