“Equal Time” and “Equal Voice”

Abstract

This paper outlines the development, implementation, and qualitative and quantitative evaluations of a foundation research course structured to give "equal time" and "equal voice" to both qualitative and quantitative research content. Assessment of this integrative approach suggested that students' gain in qualitative research knowledge was strongly correlated with their gain in quantitative research knowledge (r = .653, p < .0005), and some students believed "I am better able to evaluate my practice" as a result of taking this course.