Q. What's the difference between a research methods tool and a subject database?

A research methods tool is a web-based search instrument  used to explore [research] methods concepts to help design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct research, and write up findings.

• SAGE Research Methods is an example of a research methods tool.

A subject database is a large, regularly updated, searchable collection of content (bibliographic records, abstracts, full-text documents, directory entries, images, statistics, etc.) related to a specific subject or field. [Definition from the Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science]

•  CINAHL Complete is an example of a subject database.

A complete list of the library's databases is available on the library website:  https://www.apus.edu/apus-library/research/research-tools/databases

See also:

• Research@APUS: Research Methods
• Research@APUS: Academic Research