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Research Methodologies

A guide on the different types of research methods, and how to determine which one to use in your own research.

References

The following sources were used in the creation of this guide:

Dawson, C. (2019). Introduction to research methods (TIFFIN MAIN Q180.55.M4 D36 2019; Fifth edition.). Robinson.

Jenkins-Smith, H. C., Ripberger, J. T., Copeland, G., Nowlin, M. C., Hughes, T., Fister, A. L., & Wehde, W. (2017). Quantitative research methods for political science, public policy and public administration: 3rd edition with applications in R. 259.

Labaree, R. V. (n.d.). Research guides: Organizing your social sciences research paper: Quantitative methods [Research Guide]. Retrieved November 10, 2020, from https://libguides.usc.edu/writingguide/quantitative

Prion, S., & Adamson, K. A. (2013). Making ense of methods and measurement: Levels of measurement for quantitative research. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 9(1), e35–e36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecns.2012.10.001

Singh, K. (2007). Quantitative social research methods. Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd. https://login.tu.opal-libraries.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xna&AN=278170&site=eds-live&scope=site

University of Colorado-Denver, Grant, C., Osanloo, A., & New Mexico State University. (2014). Understanding, selecting, and integrating a theoretical framework in dissertation research: Creating the blueprint for your “house.” Administrative Issues Journal Education Practice and Research, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.5929/2014.4.2.9