Research Methodology Group
The Research Methodology Group is aÌýcross-disciplinary community of researchers consisting of a committee of methodologists and members who are experts or interested in social science research methods and designs.ÌýÌýThe mission of the group is to enhance the researchersâ€� research method knowledge and skills and improve the quality of studies conducted across the university.Ìý
The Research Methodology Group supports researchers (students and faculty) byÌýofferingÌýsupplemental resources such as live and recorded webinars, short burst learning videos, design discussion channels, andÌýoffice hours as further explained below.Ìý ÌýYou may access the resources by joining the Ìý(Note that you need to log in with UOPX student or faculty credentials to join the RMG Teams).
Research Methodology Group resources:
Live and recorded design webinars.
- View the upcoming webinars on the Events Calendar.Ìý
- Interactive webinars focus on qualitative and quantitative designs and help you develop a deeper understanding of the designs.
Office hours
- Make a method and design office hours .
- Office hours are for implementing research methods and design provide an opportunity to discuss your questions in a one-to-one session with one of RMG’s methodologists.ÌýÌýThe office hours are useful if youÌýneed toÌýtalk through general research issues, such as 'how do I record my interview?' or 'now that I have my data, how do I analyze it?' or even 'what are qualitative or quantitative data analysis programs?' Or haveÌýmethod questionsÌýand are looking to talk through a methodological issue.Ìý
Interaction with the methodologists.
- Ask questions from methodologistsÌývia the Design Discussion Channels on the RMG Teams
- Opportunity to asynchronously discuss your design issue with an RMG methodologist. ÌýÌý
Short burst learning videos.
- Review the videosÌýwhich focus on topics such as how to use qualitative data analysis software and SPSS for running various statistical analyses, or how to conduct multiple interviews for a phenomenology design. The videos are available on the RMG Teams.
- Watch the brief videos for quick clarifications.
Access to qualitative and quantitative resources. ÌýÌý
- List of references, websites, and tools.Ìý
Research Methodology Group has been developed and hosted by Mansureh Kebritchi, Ph.D., and Stella Smith, Ph.D. at the College of Doctoral Studies, ÀÖÓãÌåÓý. If you have any questions, contact us at:Ìý[email protected].
