How do I choose the right research methodology for my project?

How do I choose the right research methodology for my project?

Choosing the right research methodology depends on your research question, objectives, and the type of data you need. What is your project about?

I'm studying the impact of social media on youth mental health.

For that topic, you might consider qualitative methods like interviews or focus groups to gather in-depth insights, or quantitative methods like surveys to collect data from a larger sample. What are your main objectives?

I want to understand both the experiences of individuals and the overall trends.

In that case, a mixed-methods approach could be ideal. You can start with qualitative research to explore individual experiences and then follow up with quantitative surveys to identify trends. Does that sound good?

Yes, that makes sense! How do I get started with mixed methods?

Start by defining your research questions, then design your qualitative phase first. After analyzing that data, you can create your quantitative survey. Would you like more details on either phase?