This page introduces key tools to support business and economic research. Learn about SAGE Research Methods for help with research design and methodology, and explore statistical software options for analyzing data.

SAGE Research Methods Core is a tool created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects. Users can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings. Since SAGE Research Methods focuses on methodology rather than disciplines, it can be used across the social sciences, health sciences, and other areas of research.
BU Information Services and Technology has negotiated licenses for several statistical programs used throughout the university. A few relevant programs, including some open access ones, are listed below.