Meaning, definitions & need of educational research.

To understand the meaning & nature of research, one must study the different definitions of research. In this presentation, definitions of research & educational research are given. From the definitions important characteristics of the research are listed & need of the educational research is also given.

1. Meaning, definitions & need of Educational Research By Dr. Neha Deo

2. Research Definitions First let us see a few definitions of research- 1.Research is an endeavor (attempt)to discover, develop & verify knowledge. It is an intellectual process that has developed over hundred of years ever changing in purpose and form and always researching of truth…Francis Rummel .

3. Research Definitions 2.“ Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase our understanding of a topic or issue”. It consists of three steps: Pose a question, collect data to answer the question, and present an answer to the question…….. Cresswell  Research is a systematic controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena.  Research is a systematic controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena.  Research is a systematic controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena. Kerlinger (1873). Research is a systematic controlled, empirical and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions about the presumed relations among natural phenomena.

4. Research Definitions 3.Research is an honest, exhaustive, intelligent searching for facts & their meanings or implication with reference to given problems….P.M. Cook

5. Research Definitions 4. Research is the process of development elaboration & re- definement of principles together with the collection & use of empirical material to aid in this process……… Hutcheris

6. Research Definitions 5.Research is seeking through methodical processes to add to one’s own body of knowledge & hopefully to that of others by the discovery of non-trivial facts & insights……… Howard & Sharp

7. Research Definitions 6.Research may be defined as a method of studying problems whose solutions are to be derived partly or wholly from facts.

8. Research Definitions 7 . Research is simply a systematic and refined technique of thinking, employing a specialized tools, instruments & procedures in order to obtain a more adequate solution of a problem that would be possible under ordinary means .It starts with a problem ,collects data or facts analyzes them critically & searches decisions based on the actual evidence . ..

9. Research Definitions 8.Research is the systematic objective & accurate search for the solution to a well defined problem.

10. Characteristics of Research Answer to a problem is found out Intellectual activity Purposeful Activity Depends on observable & verifiable facts General principles are found out(sample –population) Well organized activity Accurate observation

11. Characteristics of Research Application of scientific method in solving the problem Generation of new knowledge Objective process Intensive process of the scientific method of analysis. Logical thinking Systematic process Publication is the essential criteria

12. Educational research Now let us study a few definitions of Educational research- 1.Educational Research is study & investigation in the field of Education or bearing upon educational problems…..Good

13. Educational research 2.Educational Research represents an activity directed towards the development of an organized body of scientific knowledge about the events with which the educators are concerned. …..Travers.

14. Educational research 3.Educational Research is to study causal relationships. It is to describe current conditions without their being influenced by the investigator…. Sax,Gilbert

15. Educational research 4.Educational Research is that activity which is derived towards the development of a science of behaviour in Educational situations. The ultimate aim of such a science is to provide knowledge that will permit the educator to achieve his goals by the most effective methods .

16. Educational research 5.The systematic & scholarly application of scientific method interpreted in its broader sense to the solution of educational problem; conversely any systematic study designed to promote the development of education as a science can be considered Educational research.

17. Educational research 6.Educational research aims to make contributions towards the solutions of problems in the field of education by the scientific philosophical method. ….....Whitney

18. Need of Educational research To Profit by the experiences of the past in the solutions of present day educational problems . To develop the science of behaviour in educational situations . To provide the knowledge that will permit the educator to achieve the goals by more effective method.

19. Need of Educational research To provide knowledge concerning achieving educational objectives . To help the teacher to achieve proper interactions. To follow the intensive process of scientific inquiry about philosophical, economic psychological& sociological impact on various aspects of education to establish sound educational theories.

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