1. 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.)

2. 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?

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

4. 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.