Click on the links below to find out more about these common research methodologies:
Qualitative Research gathers data in the form of words about lived experiences, emotions or behaviours, and the meanings individuals attach to them. It assists in enabling researchers to gain a better understanding of complex concepts, social interactions or cultural phenomena.
Quantitative Research gathers numerical data (data in form of numbers) which can be ranked, measured or categorised through statistical analysis. It assists with uncovering patterns or relationships, and for making generalisations.
Mixed Methods Research is when you use both qualitative and quantitative techniques together to gain a fuller understanding of the research area.
Your methodology section should describe exactly what you've done to gather your data.
You might describe:
For your poster, include the most important and interesting things. You can use dot points, examples from your surveys or interviews, diagrams or any other format to explain your methods.
