Mapping Research Questions to Research Methods

In Information Systems (IS) research, there is a wide range of research methods available. Yet the selection of a suitable research method remains a problem. March and Smith (1995) proposed a classification of research methods. Instead of their great merits, for example, differentiation between design science and natural science, we would here like to supplement them with some important amendments like mathematical approaches, theoretical studies and the dissensus and consensus views. In particular, we demonstrate how to select a suitable research approach in light of the research question.