Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase is an online resource aiding education professionals in understanding the basics of project evaluation in order to properly assess projects and programs. It is organized around three elements to assist educators with their program evaluation.

Task 3: Types of Research Design

Guideline: Being familiar with the types of research design enables the project leader to be a "knowledgeable consumer" when planning an evaluation project. Having such knowledge enables the project leader to participate fully in the evaluation process, whether an outside evaluator is hired or in-house staff members and resources are utilized.

Resources

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Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Research

This document is one of 18 lectures based on the book Educational Research Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Approaches. The lectures were written by the author as a supplement to the text. This lecture discusses the three types of research design describing the characteristics of each.

Types of Research Design

This document describes the two primary types of research designs—quantitative and qualitative—and gives examples of each.

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