The two main methodologies will be reviewed: first, qualitative research, based on phenomenology, explores the nature and meaning of phenomena using interviews, observation, or records. The approach is inductive and hermeneutic and aims to develop concepts or theories focusing on the subject’s experience. Quantitative research is essentially deductive and confirms hypotheses using statistical analysis. It issued mostly in experimental and correlation designs to establish relationships between variables. It is a traditional model of evaluating studies based on statistics. Steps in the research process for both approaches will be reviewed, focusing on sampling, collection, and analysis of data.
- Teacher: Randy Fauver, PhD