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This guidance is designed to help Healthwatch teams understand what quantitative research is, when to use it, and how to conduct it effectively. It covers the different types of quantitative research methods, including surveys, observations and analysing existing datasets.

This guidance sets out how to use semi-structured interviews in a research project. It includes considerations in planning interviews, writing a discussion guide and running interviews.

Check out our new guidance which outlines strategies for minimising fraudulent research participation and identifying suspicious or fraudulent research data in surveys, interviews and focus groups.

Read our guidance on deliberative engagement - a qualitative research method that not only captures rich data about people’s experiences and opinions, but also builds understanding and consensus.

Check out our e-learning course to help you navigate the health and social care system.