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Archival Research
Archival research involves the analysis of data from existing data archives, such as the U.S. Census, economic & political surveys, genealogical archives, & public records. These sources are often used for new primary analyses. They are also used as baseline and comparative data in studies using other methods, as in combined methods research.
A dropdown menu for selection of a research methods appears on the Research Methods Page of the Composer. It also appears on the Search Protocols Page and in the popup Protocol Description Window on the Edit Protocol Page. To select a research method, simply click on the dropdown list of research methods and click on the one closest to your study.
If your study fall in the category of Archival Research, click on the dropdown list of research methods and click on "Archival Research."