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Qualitative methods of evaluation normally include face-to-face contact, interview and

observance techniques which reveal qualities about the subject that give insight to behavior

patterns or inconsistencies in behavior. Losardo and Notari-Syverson !""#$ state, % the

quantitativeapproach is an objective measurement process that uses formalprocedures, while

the qualitative approach uses informal procedures and methods to document comple& and

holistic behaviors.' p.#$. Quantitative is a more structured approach to evaluation in which a

set parameters may be used as prognosticators( indicators that rely on scientific methods to

e&tract significance of data collected through population sampling, empirical testing, calculating

survey responses, etc.

)t would be appropriate to use a quantitative method when grading student*s grasp of

curriculum in current or previous learning activities. Qualitative methods could be used to

survey or interview students on the difficulty of the test on the curriculum or surveys on the

clearness or ambiguity in the way the questions were posed. +rades can be number crunched to

mae statistical inference while opinion about the tests could be evaluated for common themes in

understanding(misunderstanding the questions on the test.

References

Losardo , Notari-Syverson !""#$. Qualitative and Quantitative pproaches to valuation

and assessment. /etrieved from

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