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MAE504: Introduction to Research Methodologies

First, view the presentation titled MAE504 Research Methods in Education and read the Module 1 background information. Then, discuss in 2-3 pages (not including the cover sheet and bibliography) the following items:

1. Describe the “research process”. What are the steps involved with conducting research?
2. Define the concepts of quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methods, and action research; discuss the strengths of each of these types of research.
3. Select 2 research methodologies (i.e., one quantitative approach, one qualitative approach, and/or one combined strategy) from the list below and provide an example of how each could be used for a study relevant to your area of interest in education or training:

Quantitative Methods: experimental, correlational, survey research

Qualitative Methods: grounded theory, ethnography, case study, narrative research

Combined Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: mixed methods, action research