Stratified sampling is a sampling method used by researchers to divide a bigger population into subgroups or strata, which can then be further used to
Author: Dr. Renu Bisht
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Inductive reasoning is a type of reasoning method that analyzes specific evidence or observations to form general inferences. In inductive reasoning, a bottom-up approach is
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There are two broad kinds of research approaches: qualitative and quantitative research that are used to study and analyze phenomena in various fields such as
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Purposive sampling is a non-randomized sampling technique that selects sampling units based on certain criteria. Purposive research sampling is a type of non-probability approach in
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Every type of research includes samples from which inferences are drawn. The sample could be biological specimens or a subset of a specific group or
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The question, “What is a research problem statement?” is usually followed by “Why should I care about problem statements, and how can it affect my
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Writing a research paper is both an art and a skill, and knowing how to write the methods section of a research paper is the
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There has been a surge in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research in academia in recent years1. The primary goal of bringing together knowledge from various
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Don’t be too hard on yourself if you didn’t realize the study background and literature review were two distinct entities. The study background and literature
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Article retraction in academic publishing means removal of a published article from the journal (both from online and print channels). This is a last resort
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With the abundance of information available on the internet today, it is important for researchers to know how to search for research papers effectively online.
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Networking—a crucial academic research skill for career advancement— can be challenging, particularly for early career researchers. Academic researchers are often confused and frustrated by the