As a researcher who has used a wide variety of methodologies, I understand the importance of acknowledging that we, as researchers, do not pick the methodology; rather, the research question dictates ...

In public opinion surveys, the way questions are asked can influence the answers people give. To better understand this phenomenon, pollsters sometimes measure the degree to which different questions ...

Thomas Merritt receives funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. Teresa Rzezniczak does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

If you ever write any sort of research paper, you are likely to need an abstract. But what is an abstract for? What should go into one? What makes one effective? This resource will provide a brief ...

In the field of social science, particularly within psychology and counseling, several critical issues have emerged that undermine the scientific rigor of research and practice. One of the most ...