<p>Aim To provide an explanation of the research methodologies and strategies available.</p> <p>Background There are numerous research methodologies and strategies. The literature is ambiguous in relation to research terminology and this often leads to confusion about which methodology or strategy to adopt.</p> <p>Data sources A review of the most up-to-date literature.</p> <p>Discussion The most commonly adopted methodologies and strategies are discussed.</p> <p>Conclusion Part 1 (Welford et al 2011) of this two-part paper explained the research paradigms and the rationales for choosing particular paradigms. Part 2 provides an explanation of the methodologies and strategies available to the researcher.</p> <p>Implications for practice/research This paper will be particularly useful for novice researchers or doctoral students.</p>