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Can We Integrate Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Science Education?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Niaz, Mansoor |
| Copyright Year | 1995 |
| Abstract | The main objective of this paper is to emphasize the importance ofintegrating qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in scienceeducation. It is argued that the Kuhnian incommensurability thesis (a majorsource of inspiration for qualitative researchers) represents an obstacle forthis integration. A major thesis of the paper is that qualitative researchershave interpreted the increased popularity of their paradigm (researchprogramme) as a revolutionary breakthrough in the Kuhnian sense. A review ofthe literature in areas relevant to science education shows that researchersare far from advocating qualitative research as the only methodology. It isconcluded that competition between divergent approaches to research inscience education (cf. Lakatos, 1970) would provide a better forum for aproductive sharing of research experiences. |
| Starting Page | 291 |
| Ending Page | 300 |
| Page Count | 10 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1023/A:1008612411686 |
| Volume Number | 6 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED390638.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1008612411686 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
