This week we will discuss the different types of research, and the instruments to analyze the data that result from conducting investigations in educational settings. First, read the following articles and discuss the differences between qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. Provide at least one example for each of these types of research that you would conduct in your school or place of work.
Research methods
Qualitative research designs
Quantitative research
Differences between qualitative and quantitative methods
Quantitative methods
Mixed methods research
On the second part of the discussion, we will read about the different tools that exist to analyze qualitative and quantitative data. This step is important, as you will have to analyze data and present its results for your first project. Read the following articles and discuss why is important to have reliability and validity in research, and what are the differences between these two concepts. Finally, discuss the differences between correlation and causation, and provide at least two examples for Validity VS reliability, and Correlation VS causation.
Tools for analyzing qualitative data
Tools for analyzing quantitative data
Reliability and validity
Examples of reliability and validity in educational research
correlation vs causation