Research Methods in Social Science
Research gap analysis derived from 3 social_science papers in our local library.
The gap
Future studies should incorporate mixed-methods approaches combining surveys and interviews to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomena under study.
Consensus across the literature
The papers collectively establish the need for richer data collection methods but leave open specific types of research questions and populations.
Research trend
Emerging — attention growing, methods still coalescing.
Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps
- Algorithmic Ethics and Qur'anic Tabayyun: Knowledge Authority and AI Bias in the Digital Age (2026) · doi
Further research could combine a literature review approach with empirical research, such as surveys, interviews, or case studies, to provide a more in-depth understanding of the phenomenon being studied.
Keywords: further combine literature review approach empirical surveys interviews case provide depth understanding phenomenon studied - AI-Powered HR: Transforming Performance Management Through Skills-Based Hiring (2026) · doi
Future studies could expand the scope of this work by incorporating empirical validation through the collection of primary data, such as surveys, interviews, or case studies, to strengthen the reliability and practical relevance of the findings.
Keywords: future expand scope incorporating empirical validation collection primary surveys interviews case strengthen reliability practical relevance - Exploring How 3D Printing Facilitates Flexible Design Thinking Among Architects (2026) · doi
Future research could expand the scope by incorporating longitudinal studies to further validate the relationship between additive manufacturing and flexible design thinking.
Keywords: future expand scope incorporating longitudinal further validate relationship additive manufacturing flexible design thinking
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