Graduate students and academic researchers
Designing a research proposal for a thesis or dissertation
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This research methods mind map, titled 'Research is applied or basic', systematically categorizes over 20 research approaches including Experimental, Correlational, Causal-comparative, Survey Research, Ethnographic, Historical, Biography, Phenomenology, Case Study, Grounded Theory, Action Research, Mixed-Methods, and Meta-Analysis. It also covers sampling techniques such as Simple Random Sample, Systematic Sampling, Cluster Random Sampling, and purposive sampling. The template contrasts quantitative methods ('Concerned with asking how well, how much') with qualitative methods ('Measures of more complete picture'), making it a comprehensive cheat sheet for students and researchers. Key nodes like 'target population rarely accessible, accessible pop is' and 'imp to describe characteristics of actual sample studied in some detail due to attrition' highlight practical sampling challenges. This Xmind template serves as a structured overview of research design and methodology.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Doctoral candidates and research methods students
Preparing for a comprehensive exam in research methodology
Market researchers and social scientists
Choosing an appropriate sampling strategy for a survey study
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore Research Categories
Launch the template in Xmind to navigate the central branches covering applied and basic research methodologies.
Step 2
Examine Nodes and Sampling Techniques
Click through specific nodes like Experimental or Ethnographic research to review detailed sub-topics and sampling methods.
Step 3
Customize and Share Your Map
Personalize the content by adding your own research examples before exporting the final map as a PDF or image.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers over 20 methods including Experimental, Correlational, Causal-comparative, Survey Research, Ethnographic, Historical, Biography, Phenomenology, Case Study, Grounded Theory, Action Research, Mixed-Methods, and Meta-Analysis.
Yes, it details sampling methods such as Simple Random Sample, Systematic Sampling, Cluster Random Sampling, Two-stage random sampling, purposive sampling, and convenience sampling, including their advantages and disadvantages.
Absolutely. It includes dedicated branches for 'Quantitative' and 'Qualitative' research, with key points and examples like 'Associational' for quantitative and 'Descriptive' for qualitative.
Yes, you can easily edit the template in Xmind by adding your own notes, examples, or reorganizing branches to fit your specific course or project.
The map is organized with 'Research is applied or basic' as the central topic, branching into major research types and sampling methods, with sub-branches detailing each approach's characteristics.
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