Research Methodologies

Need help understanding the differences between different research methodologies (sometimes referred to as research paradigms)? Use the arrows to navigate through the Research Methodologies interactive video below or visit each page of this guide to understand the difference between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research.

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Acknowledgements

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