Currently, in education, both quantitative and qualitative research are used. Overgeneralizing slightly, I believe that research for degrees tends to be qualitative (because of practicality of small samples), while contracted research (e.g. by government agencies) tends to be quantitative because they are looking for ‘proof’ of success or failure with respect to some initiative.

About the presenter: Andy Begg is an engaging presenter who challenges his audience with thought provoking questions. Andy joined AUT in 2006, having taught at the University of Waikato and overseas. He holds two doctoral degrees both in mathematics education – one from the University of Waikato and the other from the Open University, UK – in addition to his BSc and BCom from the University of Auckland.

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