I will be using a variety of data as I move along in my research project. Before getting into that, I would like to solidify the definitions of quantitative and qualitative data in my own mind. According to Schmoop.com "quantitative research is information about quantities: that is, information that can be measured and written down with numbers while qualitative data is information about qualities: information that can't actually be measured. Some examples of qualitative data are the softness of your skins or the grace in which you run."
In my research project, which involves the implementation of in-class GATE programs, I will be using a combination of qualitative and quantitative. I feel it is best to include both research types, however research will learn towards quantitative (including survey questions and past/present school reading assessments) because if feel that this type of data provides clear evidence of a successful or unsuccessful GATE implementation. Qualitative research will include student and teacher discussion.
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Krista Loper
11/21/2019 08:36:56 am
I am also using quantitative data. Like you said, quantitative data can provide us clear evidence of success. It's easy to measure and see growth
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Joel
11/26/2019 10:50:56 am
Thanks Krista. One thing I am wondering about is how many grades back I should be looking at in regards to school assessment data.
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Peter Abboud
11/27/2019 07:45:02 am
You can get a nice picture of your data when you use a mix of qualitative and quantitative data!
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