New on Sage Research Methods: Doing survey research

Guest post by Noa Vazquez Barreiro, Group Marketing Manager, Sage Publications

Following up from the launch of Inclusive Research Methodologies, this week Sage Research Methods expands its resources with another timely launch - Sage Research Methods Video: Doing Survey Research, a new video collection supporting learners through every stage of one of the most widely used research methods.

Doing Survey Research: building confidence with a foundational method

Survey research remains one of the most widely used methods across the social sciences, public policy, and applied research. It is often introduced early in research training, yet designing, deploying, and interpreting surveys well can be challenging—particularly as survey tools, data sources, and expectations evolve.

Sage Research Methods Video: Doing Survey Research is a new multimedia collection designed to support learners across the full survey lifecycle, from planning and design through to implementation and analysis.

Using short, focused video content, the collection blends theory with practical guidance to help users:

• Understand key decisions in survey design and methodology

• Avoid common pitfalls in data collection and interpretation

• Build confidence in applying survey methods across academic and applied contexts

Because survey research is valuable at both introductory and advanced levels, the collection is designed to support students, early-career researchers, and experienced practitioners alike.

How the two collections work together

While distinct in focus, these launches are very complementary.

Survey research is often used in studies involving diverse populations and sensitive topics, making inclusive research principles highly relevant to its application. At the same time, inclusive research practice benefits from strong grounding in core methods.

Together, Inclusive Research Methodologies and Doing Survey Research help researchers:

• Strengthen their methodological foundations

• Make ethical, inclusive choices in research design

• Apply methods with greater confidence and clarity

Both collections can be used flexibly—supporting structured teaching, independent learning, or targeted consultation alongside existing SRM resources.

‍Explore the new collections on Sage Research Methods

Both Inclusive Research Methodologies and Doing Survey Research are now available on the Sage Research Methods platform, supporting institutions with content designed for teaching, learning, and real-world research practice.

If you’re revisiting your methods teaching, supporting student researchers, or navigating complex research contexts yourself, these new collections offer practical, expert-guided support—grounded in how research is actually done.

You can learn more about them and request free 30-day access here. ‍