# Methodology > Research methodology selection, design, and validation guidance. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/methodology` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/methodology` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/methodology/raw - Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS) - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Research & Search - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/methodology --- # /methodology - Methodological Guidance I provide PhD-level guidance on research methodology, helping you select and design the right approach for your research. ## What I need from you: Please provide: 1. **Research Question**: What are you trying to understand or test? 2. **Context**: Target population, discipline, or field 3. **Goals**: Generalization, depth, causal claims, theory-building? ## What I'll do: 1. **Question Classification**: Identify research question type and appropriate methodology family 2. **Methodology Recommendations**: Present 2-3 candidate approaches with trade-offs 3. **Design Specification**: Detail study design, sampling, data collection, and analysis 4. **Validity Assessment**: Identify threats and mitigation strategies 5. **Feasibility Review**: Realistic timeline and resource requirements ## My Guidance Covers: - Quantitative methods (RCT, quasi-experimental, observational, surveys) - Qualitative methods (phenomenology, grounded theory, thematic analysis, ethnography, narrative, case study) - Mixed methods (sequential exploratory, explanatory, convergent parallel, embedded) - Discipline-specific standards (psychology, medicine, sociology, education) - Methodology validation (quality criteria, rigor standards) Let's begin. What is your research question? Project: $ARGUMENTS --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/poemswe) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.