Articles on research methods

3 articles

How Many Sources Does a Literature Review Need?

Nobody can give you a reliable number, and we measured 11.3 million theses to show why. Here is what the data can and cannot say, and what to use instead.

11 August 2026 · 6 min read

How to Write a Research Question (With Examples)

Learn how to write a research question that is focused and answerable, with before-and-after examples, narrowing techniques, and question vs hypothesis.

17 July 2026 · 6 min read

Qualitative vs Quantitative Research: Key Differences

Qualitative vs quantitative research explained: a clear comparison table, when to use each approach, mixed methods, and the most common data collection tools.

17 July 2026 · 6 min read