Learning Objectives

4-1: What should be considered while developing a research plan?

4-2: What is a research design?

4-3: What are the characteristics of qualitative research? What are common forms of qualitative data?

4-4: What are the characteristics of quantitative research? What are common forms of quantitative data?

4-5: What is mixed methods research?

4-6: What are the ethical responsibilities of a teacher who conducts action research?

4-7: What are the rights of the participant in action research?