Methods Test

Action Research

Participatory - problem identification, solution, and solution review.

Case Study Research

Observation of a specific group to determine how and why a situation exists within that group.

Causal-Comparative Research

Identify causal relationship among variables that can’t be controlled.

Content Analysis

Analyze texts and make inferences.

Correlational Research

Collect data and determine the level of correlation between variables.

Critical Incident Technique

Identification of determining incident od a critical event.

Delphi Research

Analysis of expert knowledge to forecast future events.

Descriptive Research

Study of “as is“ phenomena

Ethnographic

Observation of a specific cultural group to identify patterns and trends

Evaluation Research

Study the effectiveness of an intervention or program

Experimental Research

Study the effect of manipulating variable or variables.

Grounded Theory

Produce a theory that explains a process based on observation

Hermenutic Research

Study the meaning of subjects/texts by concentrating on the historical meaning of the experience and its developmental and cumulative effects on the individual and society.

Historical Research

Historical data collection and analysis of person or organization

Meta Analysis Research

Seek patterns in data collected by many existing studies and formulate principles

Narrative Research

Study of a single person’s experiences

Needs Assessment

Systematic process of determining the needs of a defined demographic population

Phenomenology

Make sense of lived experiences of participants regarding a specific phenomenon

Quasi-Experimental

Manipulation of variables in populations without benefit of random assignment or control group

Repertory Grid Analysis

Interview process to determine how a person interprets the meaning of an experience.

Trend Analysis Research

Formulate a forecast based on the regression analysis of data.

True Experimental Research

Structured research with isolated variables and controls.