The process of deciding on the methodology for testing research hypotheses (whether it be survey, experiment, field research, or historical analysis) should not be dictated by one’s favorite methodology. Rather, the decision for methodological type is influence by: (a) the nature of the research hypotheses, (b) the body of knowledge concerning the relationship between the variables of interest (c) one’s expertise in a given methodology (okay, favoritism may play some role) and (do the resources at hand for carrying out the research.
Therefore, the research hypotheses and the body of knowledge concerning the topic should be the primary factors in the selection of method.
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