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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Like science itself, how we study science has undergone marked changes over the years. In the past decade, a noticeable increase in qualitative research strategies has occurred. Qualitative research is not designed to replace quantitative research; rather, it is designed to answer different questions. How do scientists decide which one to use when? Let's find out. How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research? When would a researcher use qualitative research? Quantitative research? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each method?
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Lev Who? Lev Vygotsky! Lev Vygotsky died at the age of 38 over 60 years ago, yet his writings and theory have captured the imaginations of cognitive theorists and educators only relatively recently. Political turmoil kept his theories from exposure in his native Russia, as well as in the Western world. Today, however, translations of his work have had a great impact on our understanding of human development and on education. Vygotsky was a man who had no formal training in psychology, but his brilliance is uncontested. Summarize some main points of Vygosky's theory. In what ways has his theory been incorporated into education?
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