Learning how to read between the numbers and the narratives to draw valid, evidence-based conclusions. Practical Applications
Unlike traditional texts that treat qualitative and quantitative methods as rivals, this content emphasizes how they complement each other to provide a fuller picture of any issue. Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qu...
Using data to justify budget requests or program changes. Learning how to read between the numbers and
A heavy emphasis on the ethics of human research, ensuring students understand the responsibility of collecting data from others. Core Content Areas Research Methods for Everyday Life: Blending Qu...
Critically evaluating the statistics and claims found in news media and advertisements.
Conducting "action research" to improve local neighborhoods or organizational cultures.
Techniques for interviews, focus groups, and ethnography to capture the depth of human experience and meaning.