If you’re new to research, you’ve probably heard the word “methodology” a lot. A lot of Master’s and PhD students find this word more stressful than helpful. It seems too technical, too heavy, and often not connected to the passion that got you interested in your research topic in the first place. But the truth […]
Many scholars who are just starting out in the social sciences find that research is like going into a maze—exciting but scary. You might start with a burning question, but as soon as you start reading about methods, designs, and analysis, it can quickly become chaos in your mind. The good news is that research […]
One of the most important things to think about when you start planning your research is how you should set up your study. This is where a lot of Master’s and PhD students get confused. Should you do an experiment? Do a survey? Look at data that happens on its own? This choice isn’t just […]
