ResearchMethods/ResearchDesign/Objectives

Research design

Every research question can be answered by using many forms of research design. Sometimes, the design of choice depends on the question, and sometimes, it depends on the researcher, their skills, and their preferences. In this section we will look at different forms of research design, and understand what kind of research questions they answer.

Objectives

In this module, you will learn about approaches to research design, and four design forms:

• Approaches to research design (Micro, Meso, and Macro)
• Longitudinal research design
• Comparative research design
• Narrative research design
• Case study research design