Deals with words and meanings. It aims to explore ideas, understand complex experiences, and gather in-depth insights.
Since you usually cannot study an entire population, you must select a sample:
Before choosing tools, a researcher must decide on their philosophical stance: Research Methodology
New data collected specifically for the study (Surveys, Interviews, Experiments, Observations).
A strong research methodology section does not just list methods; it justifies them. It explains why a specific path was chosen and how it minimizes bias, ensuring that the final conclusions of the essay or study are intellectually sound. Deals with words and meanings
Does the study actually measure what it claims to measure?
Focuses on "what works" best for the specific research question, often leading to mixed methods. 3. Qualitative vs. Quantitative vs. Mixed Methods A strong research methodology section does not just
Focuses on objective reality, usually leading to quantitative data.