A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. In two earlier posts on this blog, I introduced topic models and explored some ...

When it comes to choosing a dissertation topic, students in the lab sciences have it the easiest. Because their funding comes from their adviser’s lab, their dissertations will typically be carved out ...

A behind-the-scenes blog about research methods at Pew Research Center. For our latest findings, visit pewresearch.org. If you’ve ever had to analyze a set of documents — such as social media posts, ...

This overview examines the evolving approaches to teaching research methods in the social sciences, highlighting the integration of both traditional and innovative pedagogical practices. Modern ...

In today’s evidence-driven world, there is increasing demand for researchers with the skills to design, conduct, and evaluate studies that help institutions and schools improve their decision-making ...

Sociological methodology comprises an array of techniques designed to investigate the complexities of social life. Bridging the gap between quantitative rigour and qualitative depth, these research ...

Applied psychologists and marketers in particular conduct research to choose one action over another. Through their research, market researchers want to answer questions such as: What price should we ...