Research Designs

1. Comparative

1.1. Compare

1.1.1. Between or among groups

1.2. Descriptive

2. Case study

2.1. Exploratory

2.2. Qualitative

2.3. Organized

2.4. Limited

3. Observational

3.1. Covert or overt

3.2. Qualitative or quantitative

3.3. Observer or participant

4. Mixed-method

4.1. Involves

4.1.1. Multiple data collection methods

4.1.2. A combination of above mentioned designs

5. Experimental

5.1. Explanatory

5.2. Predictive

5.3. Control condition

5.4. Establish or infer causality

6. Survey

6.1. Standardized data

6.2. Standardized Instrument

6.2.1. based on different media/channels

6.3. Large number of respondents

7. Action Research

7.1. Involves

7.1.1. Researcher action to implement something

7.1.2. Live Experiment