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I am planning on using both. I hope to do research around restorative practices and their effect on student behavior. With this, I hope to be able to talk to students about their experience in class while matching that with the behavior referral data from the school.

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Mixed methods are about taking the narrative around the numbers and combining them. In my mind it balances qualitative with quantitative. It can either start with the data to understand larger trends. Then qualitative data can be used to help look at the causes of the trend in the data. The opposite can also happen where the qualitative data says one thing, but looking at the quantitative data shows a different trent.

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Quantitative research is about the numbers. It is looking at a set of data to determine the outcome. It is less personal than qualitative because it is simply extrapolating numbers and analyzing based on patterns and trends.

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Qualitative Research is about the narrative. It is a description or account of what is happening. This can be through interviews, observations, or anything that is discussed through the observation rather than the actual. It can help lead to further learning and questions to answer later.

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I am considering using either a qualitiative research project or a mixed method QUAL-quan research project. Getting that deeper dive into the why of a problem and having the ability to evolve and work with my research a bit more, even with the drawback of a smaller sample, appeals more to me when considering application in my own personal classroom. When I come up with my specific topic I may change my mind though!

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"A bit of this and a bit of that." The mixed method research involves both numerical and narrative data. This mix allows many factors to be addressed and tries to synergistically leverage the benefits of both types of research. The goal of mixed method research is to create comprehensive, meaningful research. There are multiple ways to weigh the use of quantitative and qualitative data in a research study and the best method would be specific to the question the researcher is trying to answer.

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Quantity = Numbers. Quantitative research is data that is obtained on a larger scale by collecting numerical data. This can test scores, measuring a percent of time a certain behavior occurred, or comparing a pre and post test. Quantitative research lends itself to situations where personal interaction may not be possible. A quantitative research study starts with a hypothesis and states the highly measurable research procedures.

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Qualitative research is obtained by interacting with participants in meaningful ways to ascertain understanding and deepen knowledge on a topic. Qualitative research is non-numerical and involves talking and discussing with participants. Interviews, video and audio clips, observations, journals, can all be a part of qualitative research. Qualitative research dives deeper at the detriment of having a smaller sample size due to the time it takes to obtain information.

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At this point, I think that I will use a mixed-methods approach. Though, I may change my mind as I develop the topic in the event that one type of data will be better for my study than another. I also want to focus on the why and the purpose of my action research. So, once I narrow my topic I will likely have a better idea.

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Mixed-methods research combines and gathers both quantitative and qualitative data in order to create a robust meaning of a phenomenon. This can be a very difficult balance to achieve as there are several techniques to master in order to ensure both sets of data are collected with fidelity and skill.

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Qualitative researchers are focused on smaller groups of gathering narrative data. The belief is that meaning is determined by the thought processes and perspectives which can vary from person to person and group to group. Quantitative data is often gathered in the form of interviewing, observing, and by recording videos of populations. Researchers attempt to draw meaning from the participants in the study to better understand a phenomenon.

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Quantitative research often uses numerical data to test a hypothesis. Researchers involved in these studies create separation between themselves and their subjects in order to have fewer variables and more controls. Quantitative research has the general theme that the world is mostly understandable and generalizations can be applied by analyzing the measurements and data that come from observation and specific manipulation of one variable at a time.

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I will most likely use a quantitative approach because it seems like the most realistic option for me to conduct research in a thorough, meaningful way.

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Mixed methods combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It can provide a full picture approach.

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Qualitative research uses narrative, descriptive approaches to data collection. It involves extensive participant interaction.

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Quantitative research is the collection and analysis of numerical data. It relies on statistical procedure and requires minimal participant interaction.

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To echo many of my classmates, I am hoping to used mixed-methods research methods. The various types of mixed-methods seem nuanced, and I feel I need to understand them better before trying to implement them to best understand my data and not misinterpret or survey incorrectly.

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As the name suggests, mixed-methods research combines quantitative and qualitative research methods. There are 3 common mixed-method research designs: explanatory sequential (QUAN>qual), exploratory sequential (QUAL>quan), and convergent parallel (QUAN+QUAL).

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Quantitative research focuses on quantities and numbers to analyze and gather information that can be used in statistical analysis. Some examples of quantitative research data collection methods include teacher-made tests, standardized tests, pre-tests and post-tests.

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Qualitative research focuses more on the question of why rather than how many. Data is gathered through observations that help identify themes through classroom surveys, interviews, or questionnaires!

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Ideally, I would love to use mixed-methods approach to incorporate both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of research. That way, I can see where the data aligns and intersects to give me a deeper understanding of the topic. Given my current situation being out of the classroom for now, I would probably rely more on quantitative research since it relies on less direct interaction.

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Mixed methods research apply both qualitative and quantitative research methods to strengthen the relationship between qualitative and quantitative data. The designs may be explanatory, exploratory, or convergent parallel, all differing in value weight between quantitative and qualitative data in each design. Challenges include skillfully employing qualitative and quantitative approaches as well as identifying points of intersection between different types of data.

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Quantitative data is numerical data that relies on statistical procedures to describe, explain, predict, or control the topic of interest. There is little interaction with the participants as the data is collected through non-interactive means. Additionally, the sample size is larger to ensure the data is meaningful.

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Qualitative data is a narrative, descriptive-based data collection method that gathers perspectives from the participants in the study. This data can be collected through face-to-face interviews, video recordings, or by making observations. As the research deepens and the understanding of the topic grows, qualitative methods will evolve to fit the research topic's profile.

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I believe that mixed methods will help to gain deeper insight to an issue than just using one. I am a person who thrives off of interaction with students, so being able to hear the insights from an actual person would be my first preference. However, having numerical data is also important, as we know from test results. Combining the two gives the best of both worlds, and more robust findings than choosing just one method of research, and I hope to incorporate both into my project.

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Mixed methods combines aspects of both qualitative and quantitative research in one study. This takes the best of both worlds and seeks to understand the research topic more fully than just using one method. Researchers can use a diversity of methods to produce a more robust interpretation of data. It may take more effort and a longer amount of research time than just using one method, but it will give further insight by using numerical and personal data.

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Quantitative research collects numerical data and relies on statistical procedures after stating a hypothesis and procedures that will be used in the study. There is normally little interactions with the participants and is seen as a very stable and predictable way of gaining "cause and effect" insights.

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Qualitative research is the collection of nonnumerical narrative and visual data that requires extensive interaction with participants. This can look like interviews, noting observations, and even doing video recordings. It focuses more on the "why" instead of the "what" and is more personal in nature. This type of research seeks to understand how individuals experience the world and their lives. Research tends to evolve as understanding of the topic deepens.

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I like the idea of using a mixed methods approach as this does not leave anything out and covers all the research bases. I can observe and create connections within the classroom while also analyzing documents and scores to inform my research. I believe this could make it easier to see the results of my study and aid in my reflection throughout.

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Mixed methods uses both types of research and combines them to find the best result. Research is conducted with both qualitative and quantitative methods in the action plan. This method is effective because it can analyze paper evidence and use numerical data to inform the observations made in the classroom. It can help steer the research questions and solve classroom and school problems with a surplus of evidence. For example, once analyzing test scores, a teacher knows who to interview and what to discuss with the student. This method is comprehensive but can take longer to complete each step and reflect upon adequately.

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This type of data analyzes documents and data from the classroom such as surveys given to the class or test scores to learn about trends and see the progression of individualized goals. It offers physical evidence towards the research project and can be very valuable when searching for direct and clear results. Quantitative data focuses on gathering numerical evidence and using it to make conclusions about a certain demographic.

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Qualitative research is hands-on and includes observations in the classroom, conducting interviews or analyzing artifacts. Most action research is conducted as qualitative because it is based on a specific classroom that you are studying. It includes taking notes and making observations in your daily work-life and reflecting on the different practices used. Students are unique and come to school with a variety of behaviors. Each day needs to be examined knowing those factors and incorporating them into our analyses. I believe qualitative data is more personal and requires a deeper understanding of the setting, research project and assortment of factors within each student and classroom dynamic.