State your primary objective and the specific methodology you’ll use to evaluate it. 2. Literature Review (The "Context") Don't just list studies; group them by themes .
Be honest about what your method cannot prove (e.g., "correlation does not equal causation").
Explain which (t-tests, ANOVA, Regression) you will use and why they fit the data type.
Use the "active voice" when describing your choices ("I opted for a longitudinal design because...") to show agency in your research.
Use specific sampling methods (e.g., stratified random sampling) rather than just saying "people."
This is the most critical section for a Research Methods paper. You must be precise:
Why does this world need evaluating? (e.g., "While remote work is common, the psychological impact of virtual 'watercooler' moments is under-researched.")
