Qualitative methods of evaluation normally include face-to-face
contact, interview andobservance techniques which reveal qualities
about the subject that give insight to behavior
patterns or inconsistencies in behavior. Losardo and
Notari-Syverson !""#$ state, % thequantitative approach is an
objective measurement process that uses formal procedures, whilethe
qualitative approach uses informal procedures and methods to
document comple& andholistic behaviors.' p.#$. Quantitative is
a more structured approach to evaluation in which aset parameters
may be used as prognosticators( indicators that rely on scientific
methods toe&tract significance of data collected through
population sampling, empirical testing, calculatingsurvey
responses, etc.
)t would be appropriate to use a quantitative method when
grading student*s grasp ofcurriculum in current or previous
learning activities. Qualitative methods could be used tosurvey or
interview students on the difficulty of the test on the curriculum
or surveys on theclearness or ambiguity in the way the questions
were posed. +rades can be number crunched toma e statistical
inference while opinion about the tests could be evaluated for
common themes inunderstanding(misunderstanding the questions on the
test.
References
Losardo , Notari-Syverson !""#$. Qualitative and Quantitative
pproaches to valuation
