Methodology & Study Design

Build a defensible methodology section with a clear study design and validation plan.

This module helps you design a research methodology that is academically defensible and practically feasible.

Deliverables

  • Study design selection (experimental / observational / mixed methods)
  • Conceptual framework + variables + hypotheses (if applicable)
  • Sampling strategy + inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Data collection instruments and validation plan
  • Analysis plan aligned to objectives
  • Ethics and documentation checklist (as relevant)

Inputs required

  • Your topic, objectives, and constraints
  • Target population / dataset description
  • University format guidelines (optional)

Outcome

A structured methodology section and an execution-ready plan that connects objectives → methods → analysis.