Research design is the methods and procedures of a study, which vary depending on the type of study, research question, variables and hypothesis. Most survey research can be categorised as either exploratory, descriptive, correlational or experimental. Learn more about these different types of research design and how they apply to your own study.

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Causal research falls under the category of conclusive research, because of its attempt to reveal a cause-and-effect relationship between two variables. Like descriptive research, it attempts to prove an idea put forward by an individual or organization but it differs in method and purpose.

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