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Research methods planning worksheet

Map each research question to the evidence, collection procedure, analysis, access and safeguards needed to answer it.

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When to use it

Use this while discussing feasibility with your supervisor and before you prepare instruments, recruit participants or collect data.

What’s inside

  • Question-to-evidence planning table
  • Design, setting and sampling prompts
  • Collection and analysis steps
  • Access, ethics, data care and limitations

Further guidance

Sources behind the prompts

This resource is original. These sources provide fuller guidance on its methods and use; follow your discipline’s conventions and verify local instructions.

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