Quantitative and qualitative approaches face different challenges and expectations, particularly when it comes to data ...

Qualitative analysis serves as the foundation for compound identification. It focuses primarily on determining the elemental composition and structure of analytes within a sample. Identifying the ...

As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

Evaluating research quality is central to building scientific knowledge, yet social sciences often face challenges due to methodological limits and disciplinary biases in existing tools. A new study ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. We share the “why” and “how” behind our use of an online discussion board as a ...