After completing Chapter 5, you should be able to:

• Differentiate quantitative from qualitative research;
• Provide several examples of quantitative research methodology;
• Describe the relationship between theory, research, and practice;
• Describe the relationship between research, evaluation, and accountability;
• Describe the guidelines associated with evaluation;
• Provide an overview of the uses of research to the counseling field;
• Describe the stages in single-subject research design; and
• Identify postmodern and diversity issues associated with research and evaluation.