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Quantitative & Qualitative Data: Why they matter in the classroom

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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 
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  • Using Social and Emotional Data to Promote a Positive School Culture

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    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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