This overview examines the evolving approaches to teaching research methods in the social sciences, highlighting the integration of both traditional and innovative pedagogical practices. Modern ...

When it comes to choosing a dissertation topic, students in the lab sciences have it the easiest. Because their funding comes from their adviser’s lab, their dissertations will typically be carved out ...

Sociological methodology comprises an array of techniques designed to investigate the complexities of social life. Bridging the gap between quantitative rigour and qualitative depth, these research ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. If you’ve ever had to analyze a set of documents — such as social media posts, ...

Narrowing a research topic is moving from a general topic, like global warming, to a tighter research focus, such as helping the environment by improving travel modes (example below). However, you can ...

In today’s evidence-driven world, there is increasing demand for researchers with the skills to design, conduct, and evaluate studies that help institutions and schools improve their decision-making ...

Detailed information on Pew Research Center international survey meethodology, such as mode of interview, sampling design, margin of error, and design effect, for each country we survey, organized by ...

Despite significant advances in addiction science, a persistent and critical challenge remains: the vast chasm between the ...