LibGuides: EDD840: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Approaches to Research

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Approaches to Research

Book

Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Mitchell Brown, & Kathleen Hale. (2014). Applied Research Methods in Public and Nonprofit Organizations: Vol. First edition. Jossey-Bass.

Resources

Research Methodology & Design - Qualitative Research Methods
National University Library (2024). Qualitative research methods.
This guide features NU Library resources for studying and planning qualitative research methodology and design.
Research Methodology & Design - Quantitative Research Methods
National University Library (2024). Quantitative research methods.
This guide features NU Library resources for studying and planning quantitative research methodology and design.

Videos

Doing Qualitative Research
Creswell, J. (2015). Doing qualitative research [Video]. Sage Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781506363448
This video discusses the characteristics of a qualitative researcher and defines qualitative research. (9:55).
Top Tips for Conducting Qualitative Research
Hein, W. (2020). Top tips for conducting qualitative research [Video]. Sage Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529730708
This video reviews common student research problems, how to identify gaps in your research, figuring out what methods you favor, and challenging research problems. (9:32).
An Introduction to Reasoning in Qualitative & Quantitative Research
Rivas, C. (2017). An introduction to reasoning in qualitative & quantitative research [Video]. Sage Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473992269
This video reviews perspective and reasoning styles, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and abductive reasoning. (7:47).
What Is Best: Quantitative, Qualitative or Mixed Approaches?
O'Leary, Z. (2017). What is best: Quantitative, qualitative or mixed approaches? [Video]. Sage Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781526400147
This video discusses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches. (10:32).
An Introduction to Mixed Methods Research
Hitchcock, J. (2017). An introduction to mixed methods research [Video]. Sage Research Methods. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781473991712
This video reviews mixed methods research, how it can be used to address complex questions, and more. (16:05).
SAGE Research Methods: Qualitative vs Quantitative Research – Video Search Result List
Spend some time exploring the videos in the search results list provided. This is a great place to start as you complete your own research for your culminating project proposal.

Statistics

Books

Elementary Statistics: A QuickStudy Digital Reference Guide
Rumsey, D. (2020). Elementary Statistics: A QuickStudy Digital Reference Guide. QuickStudy Reference Guides.
Introductory Statistics
Eusea, J., Okwan, P., Belmasrour, R., Patterson, S., & Andrus, S. (2024). Introductory Statistics. Pressbooks.
Basic Statistics
Sandals29, & Leon, A. (2022). Basic Statistics. Pressbooks.
College Statistics
LePine, M. (2022). College Statistics. Pressbooks.
Statistics for Research Students
Fein, E. C., Gilmour, J., Machin, T., & Hendry, L. (2022). Statistics for Research Students. Pressbooks.
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Pardoe, I. (2022). Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Pressbooks.
Introduction to Statistics
Lumen Learning, & OpenStax (2023). Introduction to Statistics. Pressbooks.
From Questions To Answers – Statistics For Everyone
Roth, A. (2024). From Questions To Answers – Statistics For Everyone. Pressbooks.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Research

Resources

Artificial Intelligence: OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large Language Models, and You
National University Library (2024). Artificial intelligence: OpenAI, ChatGPT, Large language models, and you.
Explore this resource provided by National University to guide the ethical use of AI in your research.
Using Generative AI
Academic Success Center (2024). Using generative AI.
Familiarize yourself with the National University Academic Success Center’s resources for using generative AI. Please note that the misuse of AI in courses constitutes a breach of academic integrity as defined by the Student Code of Conduct.

Videos

Using AI in Research Projects
[Cory Lebson]. (2023, October 10). Using AI in Research Projects [Video]. LinkedIn Learning.
This course gives tips and techniques for using generative AI to enhance, extend, and improve research projects of all types. (25m). Please make sure you are signed into OKTA prior to accessing the following LinkedIn Learning resources. Faculty, staff, and students have access to LinkedIn Learning and do not need to create an account.
How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools
[Dave Birss]. (2023, March 15). How to Research and Write Using Generative AI Tools [Video]. LinkedIn Learning.
This course teaches strategies for writing effective prompts for generative AI. (1h 15m). Please make sure you are signed into OKTA prior to accessing the following LinkedIn Learning resources. Faculty, staff, and students have access to LinkedIn Learning and do not need to create an account.