The basics

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I think any UX person should be familiar with the following:

Writing a learning agenda - https://maze.co/guides/ux-research/plan/
Creating a test plan - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/interview-guide/
Performing a concept test - https://www.uxtweak.com/concept-testing/
Writing a survey - https://uxpamagazine.org/writing-usable-survey-questions/
Know how to avoid asking leading questions when you’re doing items 3 & 4 - https://uxplanet.org/how-to-create-effective-user-surveys-1cea4b06ff76
Presenting your research findings: https://www.userinterviews.com/ux-research-field-guide-chapter/how-to-write-effective-reports-and-presentations

Cognitive Walkthrough

I’m listing a cognitive walkthrough here because it’s not used as much, but it can help you evaluate a user flow in a semi-rigorous way.

How to Conduct a Cognitive Walkthrough

More resources

UX Research 101: Learn the Basics of UX Research

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The Ultimate Guide to UX Research Methods

Concept Testing for UX Researchers - Relevant Insights

UX Research Methods: The Basics You Need to Get Started

6 User Research Methods & When To Use Them | Designlab

Research basics every designer should know