A type of study based on actual observations and experiences rather than theories or beliefs
Articles reporting on research conducted by the authors, rather than summarizing the work of others
Quantitative methods
Focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across groups of people or to explain a particular phenomenon through
Conducting polls, surveys, questionnaires, and experiments
Compiling databases of records and information
Observing the topic of the research, such as a specific reaction
Performing a meta-analysis, which involves analyzing multiple prior studies in order to identify statistical trends or patterns
Qualitative methods
Explores attitudes, behavior and experiences to gain insights into phenomena, groups, or experiences through
Conducting ethnographic studies
Conducting focus groups
Examining various types of records, including but not limited to diary entries, personal letters, official documents, medical or hospital records, photographs, video or audio recordings, and even minutes from meetings
Holding one-on-one interviews
Obtaining personal accounts and recollections of events or experiences
Mixed methods
Combines quantitative and qualitative research approaches and methods in the same study
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