> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://evidano.gitbook.io/ailyze-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://evidano.gitbook.io/ailyze-docs/methods-and-best-practices.md).

# Methods & Best Practices

Get better results — pick the right analysis approach and follow proven practices for qualitative research, surveys, and reporting.

These short guides help you make good research decisions — no methodology background needed. Start with whichever one fits your project:

* [Choosing the Right Analysis Approach](/ailyze-docs/methods-and-best-practices/choosing-the-right-analysis-approach.md) — six quick decisions that set up your analysis for success.
* [Qualitative Research Best Practices](/ailyze-docs/methods-and-best-practices/qualitative-research-best-practices.md) — getting trustworthy themes from interviews and text.
* [Survey Research Best Practices](/ailyze-docs/methods-and-best-practices/survey-research-best-practices.md) — getting clean, comparable survey results.
* [Reporting Findings](/ailyze-docs/methods-and-best-practices/reporting-findings.md) — turning results into reports people believe and act on.