As part of your Honors pathway or other research project, you may be conducting original research and will need to design your research study.
Depending on the type of methodology you choose to conduct your primary research, you may need to have your project reviewed and approved by Bentley's Institutional Review Board (commonly shortened to IRB) if it involves human subjects. Surveys and focus groups are just some of the methodologies that may require submitting your documentation to the IRB before you conduct your research. Consult with your advisor if your project will need IRB approval before proceeding. For more information about the IRB process, including answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, visit the IRB's website:
The following are some resources that offer descriptions and suggestions for research methods in various disciplines. For specific ideas related to your research, consult with your advisor.
100 Questions (and Answers) about Research Methods
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The Practice of Social Research
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The Practice of Social Research
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The Oxford Handbook of Polling and Survey Methods
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Research Methods for Business Students
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Essentials of Business Research Methods
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Research Methods for Political Science
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Research Methods in Accounting
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Research Methodology in Applied Economics
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