Introduction It can be difficult to envisage the breadth and depth of research methods. A mind-map provides a simple way to summarise and visualise the information. Five distinct areas in qualitative and quantitative research are explored: 1. Research design 2. Sampling techniques 3. Ethics 4. Data collection 5. Data analysis. Placebo controlled Static group comparison (Posttest only llonequivaleTlt control group) Nonequivalent control group (Pretest-posttest) , Simple time-series (Single-group interrupted time-series) , True experimental Single system ().' ofl, Time-series, Single-subject) © Michael Crowe, James Cook University, 2010 ([email protected]) Mind-maps: Freemind VO.9.oRC7 (freemind.sf.net) I Poster: Scribus V1.3.7 (www.scribus.net) Purpose Novice researchers Grasp the variety of research methods available. Experienced researchers Explore different research methods. Research supervisors Guide students through the research process. Teaching research Explain research methods from start to finish by unfolding branches. Narrative Participants/Cases References Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1966). Experimental and quasi- experimental designs for research. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. Creswell, J. W. (2008). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage. Kaplan, D. (Ed.). (2004). The Sage handbook of quantitative methodology for the social sciences. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Neuman, W. L. (2006). Social research methods: Qualitative and quantitative approaches (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson. O'Leary, Z. (2004). The essential guide to doing research. London: Sage. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative evaluation and research methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage. Portney, L. G., & Watkins, M. P. (2008). Foundations of clinical research: Applications to practice (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall. Seale, C., Gobo, G., Gubrium, J. F., & Silverman, D. (Eds.). (2004). Qualitative research practice. London: Sage. Silverman, D., & Marvasti, A. B. (2008). Doing qualitative research: A comprehensive guide. Los Angeles: Sage. Zar, J. H. (1999). Biostatistical analysis (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall. Meta-analysis Note Major aspects of research methods are shown. Space limits required some branches to be pruned.

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Introduction It can be difficult to envisage the breadth and depth of research methods. A mind-map provides a simple way to summarise and visualise the information.

Five distinct areas in qualitative and quantitative research are explored:

1. Research design 2. Sampling techniques 3. Ethics 4. Data collection 5. Data analysis.

Placebo controlled

Static group comparison (Posttest only llonequivaleTlt control group)

Nonequivalent control group (Pretest-posttest)

, Simple time-series (Single-group interrupted time-series)

, True experimental

Single system ().' ofl, Time-series, Single-subject)

Purpose Novice researchers Grasp the variety of research methods available.

Experienced researchers Explore different research methods.

Research supervisors Guide students through the research process.

Teaching research Explain research methods from start to finish by unfolding branches.