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INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Standard in research :fountain_pen:
Orderly process entailing a number of steps
Recognition and definition of a problem
Formulation of hypotheses
What is
Hypotheses
?
The explanation for the occurrence of certain behaviors, phenomena or events
Collection of data
Analysis of data
statement of conclusions regarding confirmation
or disconfirmation of the hypotheses
Limitations of the Scientific Method
First
cannot answer all questions
Second
never capture the full richness of the individuals and the environments under
Aplication of the Scientific Method in Education
is
The formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the study of educational problems
Steps
used by educational
researchers
Selection and definition of a problem
Execution of research procedures
Analysis of Data
Drawing and stating conclusions
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Analyzed in a way that permits the researcher to test the research hypothesis or answer the research question
The procedures reflect all the activities involved in collecting data related to the problem
Problem is a question of interest that can be
tested or answered.
DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
All educational research ultimately involves the desicion to study and describe something
The Continuum
of Research Philosophies
Researchers have adopted diverse philosophies to ward
their research
Ontology
To the nature of reality
Epistemology
How researchers what they know
Methodology
The methods used to study a particular phenomenon
Quantitative Research
is
The collection and analysis of numerical data to describe, explain, predict or control phenomena of interest.
Characteristics
Type of data collected
Research problem
Manipulation of context
Sample size
Research procedures
Participant interaction
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Relies on statistical procedures
larger
Yes
Hypothesis and research procedures stated
before beginning the study
Numerical data
Qualitative Research
is
The collection, analysis, and interpretation of comprehensive narrative and visual data to gain insights into a particular phenomenon of interest
Characteristics
Type of data collected
Research problem
Manipulation of context
Sample size
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No
Research problems and methods evolve
as understanding of topic deepens
Nonnumerical narrative and visual data
Contribute to both educational theory and educational practice
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JENNIFFER PAOLA CUENCA HERNÀNDEZ
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PINE IV ''A''