Quantitative Methods for Rigorous Equitable Research

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Research across the methodological spectrum is important as we think about what anti-racist equitable research looks like. This is a relatively new conversation in the quantitative research community. For example, QuantCrit provides an approach which involves turning the lens of critical race theory onto quantitative research methods, including both the methods used and the interpretations provided. In this session, we bring into discussion experts on mixed methods, QuantCrit, evaluation methods, and statistical methods to ask: What does it mean for quantitative methods to be equity focused? The discussion will include how methodological choices impact the questions asked, the interpretation of findings, and where there is potential for the development of new methods.

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Sarah Peko-Spicer, American Institutes for Research

Moderator

• Sarah Peko-Spicer, American Institutes for Research

Panelists

• Prudence L. Carter, Brown University

• Odis Johnson, Johns Hopkins University

• David E. Myers, American Institutes For Research

• Elizabeth Tipton, Northwestern University