May 15
Quantitative vs Qualitative: The Wrong Distinction for Interpreting Learning Outcomes
Discussions of learning impact often position quantitative and qualitative data as opposing choices. In practice, the distinction is less about preference and more about inference. Different forms of evidence answer different questions. Understanding learning outcomes depends on recognising what each method can and cannot reasonably tell us, and how assessment design constrains…
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