University Libraries purchases Sage Research Methods package

Ohio University Libraries has purchased Sage Research Methods, a platform that includes textbooks, foundation research guidelines, data sets, code books, peer-reviewed case studies and more with updates through 2029.

If members of the OHIO community are looking to explore a new research methodology, hoping to reduce textbook costs or needing a case study for a course, Sage Research Methods can help.

The platform boasts more than 500 downloadable datasets, with code books and instructional materials that provide step by step walk-throughs of the data analysis. The platform also includes quantitative data sets that come with software guides that can assist in understanding tools like SPSS, R, Stata, and Python.

Ohio University now has access to more than 1,000 book titles (including the quantitative social sciences "little green books") that support a variety of research methodologies and approaches from beginner to expert. The OHIO package also includes peer-reviewed case studies with accompanying discussion questions and multiple-choice quiz questions and can be embedded into Canvas courses. Further, the collection includes a Diversifying and Decolonizing Research subcollection that highlights the importance of inclusive research, perspectives from marginalized populations and cultures, and minimizing bias in data analysis. 

Highlighted features within Sage Research Methods include:

1. Ability to browse content, including datasets, by disciplines and/or methodology. 
2. Informational and instructional videos that cover topics like market research, data visualization, ethics and integrity, and Big Data. The videos are easy to embed, too.
3. Interactive research tools that help with research plan development: Methods Map visualizer, Project Planner for outlining, and Reading Lists. 
4. Permalinks are easy to access by just copying and pasting the URL into Canvas or your syllabus.

Learn more about Sage Research Methods. 

University Libraries strives to support the OHIO community in and out of the classroom by supporting varying pedagogic approaches and finding ways to make learning more affordable for our students. Further, the Libraries aims to provide access and discoverability to research materials to support Ohio University’s innovative research enterprise. Purchasing Sage Research Methods supports both initiatives as this resource can be used by all students, faculty and staff at Ohio University for research support and instructors for course materials.

Students, faculty and staff Interested in learning more about any of the resources mentioned above are encouraged to reach out to Head of Learning Services and Education Librarian Dr. Chris Guder, Head of Research Services and Health Sciences Librarian Hanna Schmillen or a subject librarian.

Be sure to explore Sage Research Methods on your own; the platform can be accessed through Ohio University Libraries. In addition, there are training sessions and videos from Sage on its training website.