METHODOLOGIES that work … for you
Our dedicated research centres combine expertise and knowledge with a comprehensive suite of methodologies. Our research centre staff collaborate closely to design bespoke methodologies that suit each specific requirement.
You can be sure we’ll find a rigorous approach that works for you. Our research activity includes systematic reviews of existing evidence, expert facilitation, detailed data analysis and in-depth qualitative research.
The qualitative and quantitative research methods we employ include:
- Face-to-face and telephone interviews
- Focus groups
- Literature reviews
- Mystery shopping
- Action research
- Content analysis
- Survey methodology encompassing questionnaire design, sampling, distribution and analysis
- Use of specialist survey software (SNAP) to design paper-based and online surveys
- Analysis of databases such as the Census data, National Pupil Database, Individualised Learner Records, Labour Force Survey, Connexions data, and many more besides
- Undertaking detailed segmentation studies using postcode classifications systems like MOSAICTM UK and Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD)
- Mapping activities using GIS mapping software
- Statistical modelling, forecasting and regression analyses
- Data manipulation and validation techniques using statistical software
Ethics are an integral part of our approach at LSN, and our research adheres to the Guidelines for Educational Research (British Educational Research Association, 2004).