In this module, you explored:
- The importance of conceptualization and operationalization as you begin your research design
- Types of research design, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods
- Pulling your research plan together using the what, when, who questions
- Different types of data and data collection including artifacts, observational and inquiry data
- The concept of triangulation to verify data reliability and validity
Looking Ahead
In the next module, we will focus on survey creation as a type of inquiry data collection.
