Research Methods

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There are a number of different methodologies that can be used in people's research. This page gives information on them, or links to more detailed discussions of each one. It also attemps to demonstrate different ways of looking at methodology.

It should be understood that the methods listed on this page are simply tools that a researcher can use to investigate Research Topics that are of interest to him or her (see also the Research Areas at GSLIS page). They have to do with the approach a researcher takes to his or her research, the methods by which he or she collects data, and the methods which he or she uses to analyze the data. This page is intended to show students a variety of different methods they can use, and link to pages which will demonstrate how to use these methods properly.

For a reference that covers many more methods than listed here, check out "Inventory of research methods for librarianship and informatics" by Jonathan D. Eldredge, available through PubMed (free).

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Contents

[edit] Methods of Approaching Research

[edit] Methods of Investigation

  • Use Studies

[edit] Design and Design Analysis Techniques

The goal of many HCI researchers is to create better methods of designing technology. To do this, one must first know what already exists.

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[edit] Data Collection Techniques

  • Usage Data

[edit] Data Analysis

  • Statistical Analysis:
    • Why use statistics?
    • When is using statistics appropriate?
    • How do you use statistics properly?
    • How do you have to structure your research project, experimental setup, or data collection properly?

[edit] Related Pages

For a reference that covers many more methods than listed here, check out "Inventory of research methods for librarianship and informatics" by Jonathan D. Eldredge, available through PubMed (free).

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Abstract:

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