methodology-selection

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers select, justify, and evaluate research methods for anthropological and qualitative studies, ensuring alignment between their research question, epistemic stance, and chosen methodologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Method Selection: Guides users through a decision workflow to identify appropriate methods based on research goals and theoretical orientation.
• Justification Narrative: Assists in crafting defensible explanations for method choices, crucial for proposals and publications.
• Stance-Method Coherence: Evaluates the compatibility of proposed methods with various epistemic stances (e.g., interpretivist, critical, feminist).
• Use Case: A PhD student struggling to justify their mixed-methods approach for a study on digital communities can use this Skill to articulate the rationale, ensure coherence between qualitative and quantitative components, and address potential reviewer concerns.

Quick Start

Use the methodology-selection skill to help choose methods for a critical feminist study on online activism.