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Research Method Guide
Tell us about your research topic and objectives — we'll recommend the right methodology and guide you step by step.
Step 1 of 5
What is the primary purpose of your research?
Choose the one that best describes what you are trying to achieve.
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Explore
Investigate a new or little-known topic with no fixed hypothesis
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Describe
Describe characteristics, behaviours, or patterns of a group
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Explain
Explain causes, effects, or relationships between variables
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Evaluate
Assess the effectiveness of a programme, policy, or intervention
Step 2 of 5
What kind of data do you plan to collect?
This determines your overall research approach.
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Numbers & measurements
Surveys, scores, counts — data you can analyse statistically
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Words & experiences
Interviews, observations, stories — understanding meaning and context
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Both numbers & words
Combining quantitative and qualitative for a fuller picture
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Existing data / literature
Published studies, records, documents, or databases
Step 3 of 5
Where will your research take place?
Your setting influences which methods are practical and ethical.
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Real-world / field
Schools, hospitals, communities, workplaces
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Lab / controlled
Controlled environment where variables can be manipulated
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Documents / records
Published papers, medical records, historical data, databases
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Online / digital
Online surveys, social media, digital platforms
Step 4 of 5
What is your academic level?
This helps us recommend methods that match your scope and experience.
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Undergraduate
HND, BSc, BA or equivalent project
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Postgraduate / Masters
MSc, MBA, MA dissertation or equivalent
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PhD / Doctorate
Doctoral thesis or independent research
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Professional researcher
Academic, clinical, or institutional research
Step 5 of 5
Tell us about your research
The more specific you are, the more tailored your recommendations and AI guidance will be.
💬 Ask your research guide anything
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