“.....the NRC report makes two major points for our purposes. First, it dispels the myth that science is synonymous with a particular method. Although method is key to science, method does not uniquely define science and choices of method are often highly nuanced. Second, specifically with respect to developing a common research culture, the report implicitly cautions researchers against organizing themselves exclusively ac- cording to common methods. The question drives the methods, not the other way around. The overzealous adherence to the use of any given research design flies in the face of this fundamental principle (Feuer et al, 2002)”.
What are YOUR thoughts on the quantitative qualitative debate after reading the articles assigned this week and participating in the class discussion? What is the role of quantitative and qualitative research methods in educational settings?