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Research methodology guide. Referenced by the research-designer and statistical-analyst agents when selecting research designs and analysis methods. Use for 'research methodology', 'experiment design', or 'statistical analysis' requests. Actual data collection and IRB review processing are out of scope.

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# Research Methodology — Research Methodology Guide

Enhances the methodology design capabilities of the research-designer and statistical-analyst agents.

## Research Design Types

### Quantitative Research

| Design | Purpose | Variable Control | Causal Inference |
|--------|---------|-----------------|-----------------|
| Experiment (RCT) | Verify causation | High | Strong |
| Quasi-experiment | Causation (limited control) | Medium | Medium |
| Correlational Study | Identify relationships | Low | Weak |
| Survey | Assess current status | None | None |