Welcome to the Study Designs & Research Methods Resource Hub!
Supporting your journey to confident, well-designed research.
What it is
The Study Designs and Research Methods Resource Hub is a curated online learning space that provides clear, concise explanations of common study designs along with methodological guidance, examples and reporting resources. It serves as a central reference point to help students understand, choose and apply appropriate research designs in their projects.
How it works
- You begin by identifying the most appropriate study design for your idea using the Study Design Decision Mentor, a friendly and helpful AI assistant that guides you step by step.
- Once you know your study design, you navigate to the relevant tab in the Resource Hub.
- Each tab provides a structured explanation of the study design, along with benefits, limitations and real examples.
- You then explore the accompanying methodological guidance, reporting checklists and external resources to help you plan and justify your own study.
Why it’s valuable
- Provides clear, accessible explanations of complex methodological concepts.
- Supports confident decision-making when choosing study designs.
- Helps you understand how to plan and justify your chosen design.
- Offers curated, high-quality resources that save time and reduce confusion.
Best for
Students and early-career researchers who want structured, reliable guidance on study designs and research methods to support their research planning and proposal development.
This initiative is a collaboration between the Wits Cricket Research Hub for Science, Medicine, and Rehabilitation and Research Masterminds LLC.
