The Global Research Methods Group (GOMRG) is a dedicated academic hub founded to demystify and advance scientific methodology. We are a collective of researchers, educators, and practitioners united by a commitment to rigorous, transparent, and reproducible research.
Our mission is to empower the global academic community with the foundational knowledge and practical tools needed for robust data validation, systematic review, and sound methodological practice. We believe that strong methodology is the cornerstone of credible science.
Our Core Values & Distinctions
Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts, thoughts, and experiences through non-numerical data like interviews and observations, aiming for depth and context. Quantitative research collects and analyzes numerical data to identify patterns, test hypotheses, and generalize results to a larger population using statistical methods.
Validity ensures your methods accurately measure what they intend to. Reliability ensures consistency of results over repeated trials. Key practices include using established measurement tools, pilot testing, clear operational definitions, triangulation of data sources, and maintaining detailed documentation of your research process for peer review.
A systematic review follows a strict, pre-defined protocol: 1) Formulate a clear research question. 2) Develop comprehensive search strategies across multiple academic databases. 3) Apply explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria to screen studies. 4) Critically appraise the quality of selected studies. 5) Synthesize the findings, often using meta-analysis for quantitative data. 6) Report results transparently, acknowledging limitations.
Primary sources include surveys, experiments, interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic observations. Secondary sources encompass government datasets (e.g., census data), academic databases (e.g., PsycINFO, JSTOR), institutional records, and published literature. The choice depends on your research question and methodological approach.
The methodology is dictated by your research question, objectives, and the nature of the phenomenon you're studying. Start by defining if you seek to explore, describe, explain, or evaluate. Consider epistemological stance (e.g., positivist vs. interpretivist), available resources, ethical constraints, and the type of evidence required to support your conclusions.
Our website's Courses and Methodology pages list curated workshops, online modules, and key textbooks. We also recommend academic platforms like Coursera, edX, and university open courseware. For direct support, you can contact our team via the Contact page for personalized guidance on methodological training.