In general
You can search for books about research methodology in OneSearch by writing research method* in the search field and limiting your search to books. This will give you both general and subject-specific results. You can also acquaint yourself with different research methods by using our encyclopaedias on the subject.
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Subject-specific
You can search for books about subject-specific research methodology in OneSearch by writing research method* and your subject in the search field and limiting the search to books. This will give you results for method literature within that particular subject.
Specific method or methodological approach
You can search for books about a specific method or methodological approach by entering your search terms in OneSearch. If necessary, you can limit your search by adding your subject. You can also search for different methods such as survey*, interview*, focus group*, regression analysis*.
Suggested search terms for finding books that treat different aspects of research methodology:
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods, along with specific statistical methods, such as regression analysis
- Survey methodology
- Interview techniques
- Evaluation methodology
- Measurement (in technology, health care and economics)
- Psychological measurement
- Legal method
- Case study
