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alterlab-rma-research-designer

Designs research methodologies and documents analysis plans for social science, education, health, and communication studies.

9|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#validity#sampling#research-design#qualitative#quantitative#mixed-methods#methodology-selection
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npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-FC-Skills --skill alterlab-rma-research-designer
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Skill: alterlab-rma-research-designer
Source: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-FC-Skills/tree/main/skills/rma/alterlab-rma-research-designer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-FC-Skills --skill alterlab-rma-research-designer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turns broad research interests into precise, answerable study designs by selecting suitable methodologies, aligning questions with theoretical frameworks, and detailing transparent procedural steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify research questions and hypotheses using FINER criteria to ensure feasibility, significance, and ethical alignment.
  • Select between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs with justification, instrument mapping, sampling plans, and validity safeguards.
  • Produce end-to-end deliverables (research-design documents, data collection protocols, and analysis plans) ready for ethics submission and project kickoff.

Quick Start

Describe your research topic and constraints to generate a complete research-design proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about alterlab-rma-research-designer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a rigorous research methodology for a social science study?▼

To design rigorous research methodology, define research questions using FINER criteria, then select qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches with aligned sampling plans, instrumentation, and validity safeguards.

What is the best way to choose between qualitative and quantitative research designs?▼

Choosing between qualitative and quantitative research designs requires evaluating your questions against FINER criteria, then justifying methodology selection with aligned instrument mapping, sampling plans, and validity safeguards.

How do I write a complete data collection protocol for ethics submission?▼

Writing a complete data collection protocol involves detailing transparent procedural steps, instrumentation, sampling plans, and ethical considerations to produce end-to-end deliverables ready for ethics submission and project kickoff.

Can I use mixed-methods research design for education and health studies?▼

Yes, mixed-methods research design applies to social science, education, health, and communication studies, enabling you to align research questions with theoretical frameworks and detailed procedural steps.

How do I address validity threats when planning a research study?▼

To address validity threats when planning a research study, select suitable methodologies with built-in validity safeguards, aligning questions with theoretical frameworks and data analysis plans.

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