... QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLGIES Action research Some researchers believe that action research is a research method, but in my opinion it is better understood as a methodology In action research, the researcher ... choose to this research during the summer holiday It might sound obvious, but I have found / PRACTICAL RESEARCH METHODS some students present a well-written research proposal which, in practical terms, ... choosing research methods FURTHER READING Balnaves, M and Caputi, P (2001) Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods: An Investigative Approach, London: Sage Bernard, H.R (2000) Social Research Methods: ...