1. Research Methods
HSB4MI

2. Types Historical Documents
Official Statistics (census data, government and university studies)

3. 3. Surveys * quantitative (#’s) v.s. qualitative (descriptions)
* direct (face to face) v.s. indirect (mail, phone, internet)
* open-ended (goes on and on) v.s. closed (yes / no ; rate )
* random v.s. selective

4. 4. Interviews
5. Observations
participant observation (taking part) v.s. natural observation (park bench)
6. Case Studies
* in-depth look at a group

5. 7. Experiments
* uses “Inquiry Model” (Scientific Method) to study subject matter