A QUALITATIVE ORIENTATION FOR READING RESEARCHERS

Abstract

This article examines the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative versus qualitative research methods in reading. While, until recently, the field of reading accounted for relatively few qualitative studies, the authors present ideas and methods that point the way for efforts in this direction. They conclude that the situation is changing, and because of recent trends at the Center for the Study of Reading qualitative designs in reading research may finally compete actively with quantitative measures.