Methodology vs. Methods: A Foundational Distinction Every Researcher Should Understand In research conversations, course syllabi, and published articles, the terms methodology and methods are often used interchangeably. For novice researchers in particular, this can be confusing and understandably ...
Why RTM Uses Glaserian Classic Grounded Theory At RTM, we are intentional in how we name the methodologies we use and teach. Our use of the term Glaserian classic grounded theory (GCGT) is not a matter of preference or rebranding; it reflects a methodological commitment grounded in scholarly accura...
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Expanding the Horizon: Rigorous Research for Social Good As we enter 2026, the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) is moving forward with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose. Our North Star for the year ahead is simple yet profound: Connecting, mentoring, and empowering researc...
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From Triangulation to Integration: The Evolution of Mixed Methods Thinking Picture this: it’s 1978, and Norman Denzin publishes . He introduces “triangulation” as a method to strengthen findings, utilize multiple methods, and gain a more comprehensive picture of reality. Sounds straightforward, rig...
Why the Mixed-method Versus Multi-method Terminology Debate Still Matters as We Approach 2026? Here’s why: the language we use shapes how we design studies, teach students, and justify our choices to funders and journals. If I tell a grant panel I’m doing “mixed methods” but actually mean “multi-me...