Taking the “Q” Out of Research: Teaching Research Methodology Courses Without the Divide Between Quantitative and Qualitative Paradigms
Authors: Onwuegbuzie, Anthony1; Leech, Nancy2
Source: Quality and Quantity, Volume 39, Number 3, June 2005 , pp. 267-295(29)
Publisher: Springer
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Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence that the debate between quantitative and qualitative is divisive and, hence, counterproductive for advancing the social and behavioral science field. We advocate that all graduate students learn to utilize and to appreciate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. As such, students will develop into pragmatist researchers who are able to utilize both quantitative and qualitative techniques when conducting research. We contend that the best way to accomplish this is by eliminating quantitative research methodology and qualitative research methodology courses from curricula and replacing these with research methodology courses at different levels that simultaneously teach both quantitative and qualitative techniques within a mixed methodological framework.Keywords: research methods courses; teaching research; qualitative research; quantitative research; mixed methods; pragmatist researcher
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1007/s11135-004-1670-0
Affiliations: 1: Department of Educational Measurement and Research, College of Education, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, EDU 162, Tampa, FL, 33620-7750, USA, Email: tonyonwuegbuzie@aol.com 2: University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, USA, FL,
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