Introduction
This tab Provides information on the more popular methods of research - qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
Qualitative research
- Qualitative Research DesignLink to a chapter in Patricia Leavy's book, "Research Design : Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches"
- Qualitative methodsA link to a chapter in Amy M Donley, and Liz Grauerholz's book, " Research Methods"
- Visual Ethnography by Louisa AllenOne of the chapters from "Social science research in New Zealand" (2018) on New Zealand experiences on using the qualitative approach. There are other chapters available.
Library resources for Qualitative research
Designing Qualitative Research by Call Number: HM571 FLI 2018ISBN: 9781473911987Publication Date: 2018
Quantitative research
- Quantitative methods: overview: University of Southern CaliforniaA wonderful overview on what quantitative research is.
- Quantitative methodsA link to a chapter in Amy M Donley, and Liz Grauerholz's book, " Research Methods"
- Quantitative research designLink to a chapter in Patricia Leavy's book, "Research Design : Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches"
- Research with National Surveys by Darren WaltonOne of the chapters from "Social science research in New Zealand" (2018) on New Zealand experiences on using the quantitative approach. There are other chapters available.
Library resources for Quantitative research/mixed methods
Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches by Call Number: HM571 CRE 2018ISBN: 9781506386706Publication Date: 2018
Analyzing Quantitative Data: An Introduction for Social Researchers by ISBN: 9781118626009Publication Date: 2014
Research Design: quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based, and community-based participatory research approaches by ISBN: 9781462514380Publication Date: 2017
Writing up quantitative research in the social and behavioral sciences by ISBN: 9789463006095Publication Date: 2017
Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative research
Empirical Studies: Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Combining qualitative and quantitative research - Mixed Methods
- Overview of mixed methodsThis webpage provides a basic overview of mixed methods research including definitions and a discussion of advantages, challenges and uses.
- Mixed Methods Research DesignLink to a chapter in Patricia Leavy's book "Research Design : Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches"
- The Incredible Complexities and Tensions of Researching with Māori: A Mixed Methods Autoethnography by Lily GeorgeOne of the chapters from "Social science research in New Zealand" (2018) on New Zealand experiences on using the mixed methods approach. There are other chapters available.