01 Introduction to Rsearch.pptx quantitative research

Quantitative research

1. EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Concept and Nature

2. Origin of the Word “Research” Derived from the French word "recherche" which means “to travel through or survey”

3. Research Defined The ability to answer a question or concern facing many of us Research is the formal, systematic application of scholarship, disciplined inquiry, and most often the Scientific Method to the study of problems.

4. A systematic investigation Involving the analysis of information (data) for the purpose of answering a question or Contributing to our knowledge about an educational theory or practice Educational research relies on methods and principles that will produce credible and verifiable results

5. Characteristics of Research Empirical Systematic Valid Reliable Can be undertaken in variety of forms

6. Helps educators understand educational processes; make professional decisions The Importance of Educational Research Provides information to policy groups to assist them with mandated changes in education Serves the information needs of concerned public, professional, and private organizations Reviews and interprets accumulated empirical evidence Is readily available Includes educators in the field in research projects 1 2 3 4 5 6

7. Sources of Information (Knowledge) Sensory Experience Personal Experience Tradition Experts and Authorities Logical Reasoning Inductive Deductive The Scientific Method

8. Scientific Method 1: Ask Question 2: Design Study 3: Collect Data 4: Analyze Results 5: Reach Conclusions 6: Share Findings

9. Research is a process , not a product