Week 2 Discussion - Discuss the different types of research, and the instruments

Discussion Post 2

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