The basics of UX research are simple: you just need a clear goal in mind and a mix of quantitative and qualitative tests. Then, it's a case of:
Determining the right testing methods
Testing on an audience that’s an accurate representation of your real users
Doing continuous product discovery
Performing unbiased research to build an unbiased design
Iterating and building user-centric products
UX research gets easier when you use a product discovery platform like Maze. This tool allows you to run multiple types of product research such as usability, prototype, card sorting, and wireframe tests—and get answers within hours.