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How To Choose The Right Research Methodology
How To Choose The Right Research Methodology

How To Choose Your MethodologyDeciding Between Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed MethodsBy: Derek Jansen (MBA). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | June 2021ithout a doubt, one of the most common questions we receive at Grad Coach is...

What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?
What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?

What (Exactly) Is Discourse Analysis?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples (+ Free Template) 📝By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Expert Reviewed By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Discourse Analysis Basics Discourse analysis is about studying language in...

What (Exactly) Is Thematic Analysis?
What (Exactly) Is Thematic Analysis?

What (Exactly) Is Thematic Analysis?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Thematic Analysis Basics Thematic analysis is a widely used analysis...

Qualitative Content Analysis: Explained Simply (With Examples)
Qualitative Content Analysis: Explained Simply (With Examples)

What Is Qualitative Content Analysis?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📄By: Jenna Crosley (PhD). Reviewed by: Dr Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | February 2021f you’re in the process of preparing for your dissertation, thesis or...

Saunders’ Research Onion – Explained Simply (With Examples)
Saunders’ Research Onion – Explained Simply (With Examples)

Saunders’ (2019) Research OnionA Straightforward, Plain-Language Explainer - With Examples ✅By: David Phair (PhD) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - The Research Onion Saunders’ Research Onion is a simple tool to guide your methodology choices, from...

Qualitative Data Coding 101: Everything You Need To Know
Qualitative Data Coding 101: Everything You Need To Know

Qualitative Data Coding 101How To Code Your Qualitative Data - The Smart WayAuthored By: Dr Eunice Rautenbach (D.Tech) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - What is qualitative coding? Qualitative data coding is the first step in making sense of non-numerical data like...

What Is Research Methodology? Simple Definition (With Examples)
What Is Research Methodology? Simple Definition (With Examples)

What Is Research Methodology?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Kerryn Warren (PhD) | Updated August 2025TL;DR - Research Methodology Research methodology is all about the practical “how” of your study and the choices...

What Is a Longitudinal Study (Or Longitudinal Research)?
What Is a Longitudinal Study (Or Longitudinal Research)?

What Is A Longitudinal Study?A Plain-Language Explanation & Definition (With Examples)By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you’re new to the world of research, or it’s your first time writing...

What Is A Cross-Sectional Study (Or Cross-Sectional Research)?
What Is A Cross-Sectional Study (Or Cross-Sectional Research)?

What Is A Cross-Sectional Study?A Plain-Language Explainer With Examples + Free Template 📝By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025f you’ve just started out on your dissertation, thesis or research...

What Is A Research Hypothesis (Or Scientific Hypothesis)?
What Is A Research Hypothesis (Or Scientific Hypothesis)?

What Is A Research Hypothesis?A Plain-Language Explainer - With Practical Examples ✨By: Derek Jansen (MBA) | Expert Reviewer: Dr. Eunice Rautenbach (DTech) | Updated March 2025TL;DR - What is a hypothesis? A research hypothesis is a clear, specific and testable...