TYPES OF RESEARCH DESIGNS

The design is the structure of any scientific work. It gives direction and systematizes the research.

The method you choose will affect your results and how you conclude the findings. Most scientists are interested in getting reliable observations that can help the understanding of a phenomenon.

There are two main approaches to a research problem:

• Quantitative Research
• Qualitative Research

What are the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Research?

DIFFERENT RESEARCH METHODS

• True Experimental Design
• Quasi-Experimental Design
• Double-Blind Experiment
• Descriptive Research
• Literature Review
• Case Study
• Survey
• Twin Studies
• Meta-analysis
• Systematic Reviews
• Observational Study
• Naturalistic Observation
• Field Experiment
• Cohort Study
• Longitudinal Study
• Cross Sectional Study
• Factorial Design
• Case Control Study
• Pilot Study

TYPICAL EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNS

• Pretest-Posttest Design
• Control Group
• Randomized Controlled Trials
• Solomon Four-Group Design
• Between Subjects Design
• Within Subject Design
• Repeated Measures Design
• Counterbalanced Measures Design
• Matched Subjects Design
• Bayesian Probability

WHICH METHOD TO CHOOSE?

• What information do you want?
• Feasibility
• How reliable should the information be?
• Is it ethical to conduct the study?
• The cost of the design

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Experiment Resources (2008). Types of Research Designs. Retrieved [Date of Retrieval] from Experiment Resources: http://www.experiment-resources.com/research-designs.html