Description
A quantitative study can be based on an experimental design, where a treatment is administered to one group and then compared to a control group. A qualitative study can be based on participants’ answers to interview questions. And a mixed methods study may have elements of both, applied to the same group of participants sequentially. With any methodology, the design must adhere to the requirements in the appropriate checklist. This week, you examine a doctoral study and evaluate it based on the correct checklist.
To Prepare
• Review the Learning Resources.
• Identify and consider the methodology used in the doctoral study you have examined, and compare it to the checklist.
To Complete
• Post an analysis of the alignment with the design in the doctoral study you have examined.
• Explain how the methodology aligns with the other elements of the doctoral study.
• Use scholarly tone and APA style.
Required Readings
Lambert, M. (2012). A beginner’s guide to doing your education research project. Los Angeles, CA: Sage.
• Chapter 7, “Choosing Your Methods” (pp. 101–116)
Laureate Education (2016). The 5WH of methodology [Handout]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Laureate Education (2017). Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology Highlights [Handout]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
