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SAGE Research Methods contains research methods, cases, datasets, and videos. All of these interfaces can be individually searched:

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Research methodology at all levels, step by step
SAGE Research Methods (SRM) has a wide array of tools for every step of the research process plus hundreds of qualitative and quantitative methods, including interactive tools such as the Methods Map and Project Planner.
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Case studies showing how methods are applied in real research projects.
SAGE Research Methods Cases include hundreds of case studies showing how methods are applied in real research projects in various disciplines.
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Collection of datasets that can be used to support the teaching and learning of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods used in the social sciences.
These are datasets taken from real research projects, but edited and cleaned for teaching purposes. Each dataset will be accompanied by a short clear narrative description of the data and easy-to-follow instructions on how to apply the research method.
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480+ videos covering the research process and hundreds of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
SAGE Research Methods Video includes hours of tutorials, interviews, video case studies, and mini-documentaries covering the entire research process.

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