Skills for Doctoral Research: Connecting Research Questions to Research Methodology Seminar Objectives: Analyze key principles associated with aligning research questions and methodologies Select the best research methodology for various research questions Justify the best methodology for a research question Seminar Activities: Welcome and Overview (5 min.) Aligning Research Question and Methodology Discussion (15 min.) Selecting the Best Methodology for Your Question: Group Activity 1 (15 min.) Activity Debrief and Q&A (20 min.)

Video Debrief: Aligning Research Question and Methodology For the methodologies under consideration, what rationale is provided for the provided research question? What questions are raised when comparing different methodologies?

Group Discussion What are some defining characteristics of the following approaches to research? Qualitative Quantitative Mixed Methods

Defend the Methodology Choice for Your Research Student Practice Activity What methodology best aligns with your research question? Write 2- or -3 justification statements to support your choice.