Researchers in the field of parapsychology employ a range of methodologies, each suited to different aspects of the paranormal. From controlled laboratory experiments to field research and in-depth case studies, each approach provides a unique lens through which to examine psychic phenomena and the possibility of postmortem survival.

The methods used in parapsychology are designed not only to test the existence of phenomena such as extrasensory perception (ESP), psychokinesis (PK), and communication with the dead, but also to understand the experiences and beliefs surrounding these events. These approaches range from the rigorously controlled settings of the experimental approach, where researchers seek to isolate and measure paranormal effects, to the phenomenological approach, which focuses on the subjective experiences of individuals. Through survey research, we gain insights into the prevalence and patterns of belief in the paranormal across different populations, while case studies allow for the detailed exploration of individual claims of psychic...