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Research: Types of research

A centralised repository of information to help those undertaking research especially at Postgraduate level

Introduction

This page has information on the more popular methods of research - qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods including the differences between qualitative and quantitative research and the differences between primary and secondary sources of research.  

Qualitative research

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Mixed Methods Research

What are primary and secondary sources?