Презентация на тему «Quantitative, qualitative, mixed research»

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Prepared by: Mergenbai Kuralai\

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**What Is Research?**

Research is a systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to answer questions or solve problems.

The main purpose of research is to discover new knowledge, understand different situations, and find solutions to problems.

There are three main research approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research.

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Quantitative Research

Quantitative research focuses on numbers, measurements, and statistics.

**Main characteristics:**

Collects numerical data.

Uses surveys, tests, and experiments.

Analyzes data using statistics.

Tests hypotheses and identifies patterns.

**Example:** A researcher studies how many hours students spend studying and compares their study time with their exam results.

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Qualitative Research

Qualitative research focuses on people’s experiences, opinions, feelings, and meanings.

**Main characteristics:**

Uses words rather than numbers.

Explores people’s experiences in depth.

Uses interviews, observations, and open-ended questions.

Helps researchers understand why and how something happens.

**Example:** A researcher interviews university students to understand their experiences with online learning.

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Mixed Research

Mixed research combines quantitative and qualitative methods in one study.

It uses both numerical data and detailed information to provide a more complete understanding of a research problem.

**Main characteristics:**

Combines surveys and interviews.

Provides both statistical results and personal experiences.

Helps explain research findings in greater detail.

**Example:** A researcher surveys 100 students about their motivation and interviews 10 students to understand their answers more deeply.

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Advantages and Limitations

**Quantitative research**

Advantages: measurable results, statistical analysis, and comparison.

Limitations: may not explain personal experiences in detail.

**Qualitative research**

Advantages: detailed information and deeper understanding.

Limitations: analysis can take time, and findings may not apply to everyone.

**Mixed research**

Advantages: combines the strengths of both approaches.

Limitations: requires more time, resources, and research skills.

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Research in Education

These three approaches are useful in educational research.

**Quantitative:** Measuring students’ test scores before and after using a new teaching method.

**Qualitative:** Interviewing students about their feelings and experiences in the classroom.

**Mixed:** Measuring students’ test results and interviewing them about their learning experiences.

These approaches help teachers understand learning and improve teaching methods.

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How to Choose a Research Approach

The choice of research approach depends on the research question and the purpose of the study.

Choose quantitative research when you need to measure something or test a hypothesis.

Choose qualitative research when you want to understand experiences, opinions, or behavior.

Choose mixed research when you need both numerical results and detailed explanations.

The researcher should also consider time, resources, and the participants involved.

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**Conclusion**

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research are three important approaches to scientific research.

Each approach has its own strengths and limitations. Quantitative research measures, qualitative research explores, and mixed research combines both.

The best approach depends on the research question and the information needed.

**References**

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). *Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches* (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.

University lecture materials.