What Is Research Methodology In A Dissertation Or Thesis? SIMPLE Explainer With Examples

Learn exactly what research methodology means, in simple, easy to understand language. We explain qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodologies, sampling, data collection methods and data analysis methods, so that you can write up a rock-solid research methodology chapter.

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00:00 Overview
01:40 What is research methodology?
10:22 What are qualitative methodology, quantitative methodology and mixed methods?
19:52 What is sampling (sampling design)?
30:54 What are data collection methods?
40:07 What is data analysis?
55:26 How to choose the right research methodology
1:00:16 Recap & summary

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What is research methodology - https://gradcoach.com/what-is-research-methodology/
How to choose the right methodology - https://gradcoach.com/choose-research-methodology/
Quant vs qual - https://gradcoach.com/qualitative-vs-quantitative-research/
Qualitative data analysis methods - https://gradcoach.com/qualitative-data-analysis-methods/
Qualitative analysis 101 (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9A3ceOBihM
Quantitative data analysis methods - https://gradcoach.com/quantitative-data-analysis-methods/
How to write a dissertation or thesis (overview) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ir9z_O4P3A

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