The methods section of a research paper provides the information by which a study’s validity is judged. Therefore, it requires a clear and precise description of how an experiment was done, …

Research methods are the practical techniques used to carry out research. They are the ‘tools of the trade’ that make it possible to collect information and to analyse it.

What is the difference between Methods and Methodology? Methods are the specific approach to collecting your data. This could include: Every method varies in style, so it is important that …

Ethnography: Abstract* (not always with qual paper), Introduction/Theory/Research Q, Methods, *Results/Discussion (These sections are usually combined, explain findings as you present …

I include it here as an example of mixed methods, and for the use of supplementary archival research. I’ve done a lot of research over the years on first-generation, low-income, and …

Research methods can be thought of as essentially stripped down, purpose-specific epistemologies. Research attempts to add to knowledge. However, it’s important to note that …

Assessment methods are how evidence of student learning is collected. Learning data can come from a variety of sources—exams, student artifacts, performances, projects, reflections, …