Your course textbook can be accessed via the Redshelf link in the Getting Started module.
Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology. Integrating Diversity with Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Mertens, D. M. (2019). Research and evaluation in education and psychology. Integrating diversity with quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods (5th ed.). Sage Publications.
Read Chapter 8 [you are not required to read the sections on Participatory Action research as that design will not be covered in this course]. Pay close attention to the purpose, strengths and limitations of the qualitative research designs for your Lesson 3 Assignment.
Read p. 17 (Sample study 1.2) and p. 307- regarding qualitative narrative design for a better understanding of this specific qualitative design, including the purpose, strengths, and limitations. Consider how it differs from other qualitative designs for the Lesson 3 Assignment.
Review Chapters 4, 5, and 6 – pay close attention to the purpose, strengths, and limitations of the quantitative research designs for the Lesson 3 Assignment.