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Research Methods (Graduate)

This guide supports the research needs of students enrolled inthe Research Methods course.


 

 

Best Bets

Peer-reviewed or scholarly articles can be found in most of the library's online databases. Once inside a database, look for a box to check labeled "scholarly" or "peer reviewed." For more information, click here for a short video on how to find peer-reviewed articles.

Search:
Demographics

Try searching the library databases using the following terms along with your topic:

  • "public opinion"
  • polls AND surveys
  • surveys
  • attitudes
Data & Statistics

"Data" and "statistics" are two words often used interchangeably, but they refer to two very different things. Data is the raw information from which statistics are created. Statistics provide a summary of data. For more information about data vs. statistics, see this guide.


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