Research Methodologies in Science Education: The Qualitative-Quantitative Debate
Julie C. Libarkin, Josepha P. Kurdziel January 2002 Journal of Geoscience Education v50 n1 p78-86

This article in the Journal of Geoscience Education discusses when it is appropriate to use qualitative techniques and when quantitative techniques are more suitable to a study. Topics that are used to help illustrate the difference between techniques include assessment objectives and mixed methodology research. An example study is provided to help the reader understand the differences.


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Subject: Education:Assessment
Resource Type: Pedagogic Resources:Research Results, Journal Article
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)