10Research Phase
Design Research That Stands Up to Scrutiny
Research Methodology Guidance
Research methodology is the backbone of any doctoral study. A poorly designed methodology undermines even the most interesting research questions. Anushram Edge provides in-depth guidance on selecting, justifying, and executing the most appropriate research design for your study — covering research philosophy, design strategy, data collection methods, sampling, and analysis techniques.
What You'll Gain
- A clearly articulated and academically justified research methodology
- Confidence in designing data collection and analysis frameworks
- A methodology chapter structure ready to develop into thesis content
- Preparedness to defend your methodological choices in the viva examination
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
- The difference between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research designs
- How to select a research philosophy — positivism, interpretivism, pragmatism, and others
- How to design appropriate data collection instruments — surveys, interviews, observations
- Sampling strategies and how to justify your sample size academically
- An introduction to statistical tools and qualitative analysis frameworks used in doctoral research
Eligibility
Who Is This For
Scholars preparing their methodology chapter for thesis writing
Researchers who are uncertain about which methodology best fits their research questions
Doctoral candidates who have received supervisor feedback to strengthen their methodology
Scholars preparing for viva examinations where methodology is a key area of questioning
Outcomes
Key Outcomes
A clearly articulated and academically justified research methodology
Confidence in designing data collection and analysis frameworks
A methodology chapter structure ready to develop into thesis content
Preparedness to defend your methodological choices in the viva examination