Begin by stating your methodological position ; the questions you should be answering are :
. Is this study qualitative , quantitative or mixed methodology ?
. Why have you made this decision ?
. Why is this the most appropriate decision ?
. What are your research methods ?
Once you have discussed your methodological choices you can then go on to state which research method(s) you will be applying to this investigation . The questions you should be answering are :
. What research method(s) are you applying to the study ?
. Why have you made this choice ?
. How do you intend to structure the method(s) for your investigation ?