100 Research Methodologies

Here is a list of 100 research methodologies used across various fields, from social sciences to natural sciences and engineering:

1. Quantitative Research

2. Qualitative Research

3. Mixed-Methods Research

4. Case Study Research

5. Action Research

6. Experimental Research

7. Quasi-Experimental Research

8. Survey Research

9. Phenomenological Research

10. Ethnographic Research

11. Grounded Theory

12. Content Analysis

13. Historical Research

14. Narrative Inquiry

15. Correlational Research

16. Comparative Research

17. Longitudinal Research

18. Cross-Sectional Research

19. Causal-Comparative Research

20. Action-Design Research

21. Observational Research

22. Experimental Design (Randomized Controlled Trials)

23. Field Research

24. Archival Research

25. Laboratory Research

26. Focus Group Research

27. Delphi Method

28. Content Analysis (Qualitative)

29. Usability Testing

30. Longitudinal Cohort Studies

31. Systematic Review

32. Meta-Analysis

33. Statistical Modeling

34. Computer Simulation

35. Genetic Studies

36. Cross-Cultural Research

37. Statistical Process Control

38. Action-Research Cycles

39. Narrative Analysis

40. Participatory Action Research

41. Interviews (Structured, Semi-Structured, Unstructured)

42. Cluster Analysis

43. Regression Analysis

44. Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

45. Factor Analysis

46. Cluster Sampling

47. Snowball Sampling

48. Random Sampling

49. Stratified Sampling

50. Convenience Sampling

51. Delphi Study

52. Secondary Data Analysis

53. Phenomenographic Research

54. Comparative Effectiveness Research

55. Grounded Action Research

56. Data Mining

57. Content Validity Testing

58. Network Analysis

59. Longitudinal Tracking

60. Exploratory Research

61. Confirmatory Research

62. Thematic Analysis

63. Discourse Analysis

64. Semiotic Analysis

65. Hermeneutic Research

66. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)

67. Explanatory Case Study

68. Experimental Simulation

69. Computational Modeling

70. Evaluative Research

71. Design-Based Research

72. Participatory Research

73. Evaluative Interviews

74. Behavioral Research

75. Textual Analysis

76. Actionable Research

77. Design Thinking

78. Visual Ethnography

79. System Dynamics Modeling

80. Cognitive Task Analysis

81. Virtual Ethnography

82. Online Surveys

83. Statistical Process Modeling

84. Public Policy Analysis

85. Impact Evaluation

86. Program Evaluation

87. Field Trials

88. Biographical Research

89. Ethical Hacking

90. Critical Discourse Analysis

91. Survey Experimentation

92. Participatory Mapping

93. Deliberative Polling

94. Policy Research

95. Spatial Analysis

96. Ecological Study

97. Simulation Modeling

98. Realist Evaluation

99. Fuzzy Logic Analysis

100. Bayesian Inference

Each methodology serves a distinct purpose and is suitable for different types of research questions, data types, and disciplines. Depending on the research goals, one may use several in tandem, especially in mixed-methods approaches.