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Empirical Research Guide

Empirical Studies: Qualitative vs. Quantitive

Empirical Research Anatomy

Finding Empirical Research Data PsyInfo

Finding Empirical Research in PsycINFO

To find empirical articles in PsycINFO

  • Use the "Advanced Search"
  • Type your keywords into the search boxes
  • Scroll down the page to "Methodology," and choose "Empirical Study"
  • Choose other limits, such as publication date, if needed
  • Click on the "Search" button

Empirical Research Keywords

Various keywords that can be used to identify empirical research   These include:

Analysis Sample size Measure or measurement(s)
Outcomes Statistical Analysis Usage 
Statistics Methodology Original study
Experiment Research study  
Participatory Observation Online Surveys
Interviews Field Studies
Evaluation Research Focus Groups
Field Work Experiments
Case Studies Empirical Research
Qualitative Research Quantitative Research
Surveys Mixed Methods Research