Listen "Quantitative & Qualitative Data: Why they matter in the classroom"
Episode Synopsis
Quantitative and qualitative data have their uses in the classroom, yet too often, we position one above the other. In this episode, we examine the purpose of each and how we can leverage both to drive instruction forward.
Research & Resources from the episode:
Ho JE. What counts? The critical role of qualitative data in teachers' decision making. Eval Program Plann. 2022 Apr;91:102046. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2021.102046. Epub 2022 Jan 4. PMID: 35066328.
Minichiello, V. (1990). In-Depth Interviewing: Researching People. Longman Cheshire.
Quantitative vs Qualitative Data: An Attempt to Clarify the Issue
Using Data to Advance Racial Equity
Using Social and Emotional Data to Promote a Positive School Culture
WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here.
Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler
Theme music provided by Enloe High School’s Maya Smith
Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System
Research & Resources from the episode:
Ho JE. What counts? The critical role of qualitative data in teachers' decision making. Eval Program Plann. 2022 Apr;91:102046. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2021.102046. Epub 2022 Jan 4. PMID: 35066328.
Minichiello, V. (1990). In-Depth Interviewing: Researching People. Longman Cheshire.
Quantitative vs Qualitative Data: An Attempt to Clarify the Issue
Using Data to Advance Racial Equity
Using Social and Emotional Data to Promote a Positive School Culture
WCPSS staff can earn credit for listening to and reflecting on completed series. Learn more here.
Hosts: Mellisa Smith, Serena Halstead, and Spencer Ziegler
Theme music provided by Enloe High School’s Maya Smith
Data, Research, and Accountability department for the Wake County Public School System
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