SAGE Research Methods is the comprehensive methods library with more than 1,000 books, journal articles; more than 2,200 case studies of real research projects; more than 500 teaching datasets to help students master data analysis through hands-on practice; and three collections of more than 1,200 videos that bring research methods, statistics, and evaluation to life.

Trial Period: until 30 November 2021.

Getting Started

You can access SAGE Research Methods through this link. Be sure to bookmark it for easy access.

Content and features of SAGE Research Methods:

·         Methods Map shows how methods terms and concepts are related.

·         Reading Lists can be used to compile lists of selected books, book chapters, journal articles, case studies, datasets, or videos for later review or to share with colleagues and students.

·         Which Stats Test helps users choose the best statistical method to use after answering a few multiple-choice questions about their data.

·         Project Planner guides users through each step of the research process with instructional content and links to material on the platform.

SAGE Research Methods: Data Visualization marks the first collection on the platform to combine a variety of content types centred on one topic. The different content types complement each other for well-rounded training in creating impactful visualizations. For example, a researcher looking to use histograms might use the following titles:

• Reading the entry for Histograms in the Chart Gallery confirms that this is the best chart type for her data.
• The related content tab points to the Tool Directory for Histograph, a freely available tool recommended for creating Histograms.
• Before using her data, the researcher uses the dataset Learn to Create a Histogram in Python with Data From Eurostat to master the process.
• Because the researcher’s data is sensitive, she wants to make sure it’s presented with racial equity, so she watches the Racial Equity Awareness in Data Visualization video.
• When it comes to presenting her research and data at a conference, she takes some tips from Visualization Insights From Dr Cath Sleeman’s “Making Sense of Skills: A UK Skills Taxonomy” and creates a striking introductory header while also picking a colour scheme that allows her to emphasize her key findings.