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APPLICATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN EDUCATION (p. 5)

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APPLICATION OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD IN EDUCATION (p. 5)

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P.5 Application of the Scientific Method (Laura)

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P.5 Application of the Scientific Method (Laura)

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Educational research shares the same goal as all of science: to explain, predict, and/or control educational phenomena. The major difference that sets educational research apart is that researchers study the most complex of subjects, with millions of possible factors affecting the research, human behaviors. Educational research follows the same steps as scientific research:
1. Select and define a problem
2. Execute research procedures
3. Analyze the data
4. Draw and state conclusions.
All conclusions must point to whether or not the hypothesis was supported.

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CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH BY PURPOSE (p. 6)

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CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH BY PURPOSE (p. 6)

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Classification of Research by Purpose (page 6) FRANCINE

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Classification of Research by Purpose (page 6) FRANCINE

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Basic Research- Research that is done only to develop or refine a theory. Applied Research- Research that is done to test a theory and to see it's practicality in solving the problem.

Evaluation Research- This is the process of collecting and analyzing data to see how effective the theory is when put into educational programs or practice.

Research Development- Researching the consumers needs first and then establishing the product to specifically address and fill those needs.

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CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH BY METHOD

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CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH BY METHOD p.8

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CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH BY METHOD p.8

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When analyzing data, we must classify it as QUALITATIVE or QUANTITIVE
In a study of education research, one clearly states research topic, carries out research process, analyzes data, and verifies quality of study and conclusions.
RACHEL HASEWINKEL

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"A systematic inquiry conducted by teachers, principals, etc. to gather information about the ways in which their specific school operates."
Its purpose is to provide the teachers/researchers with answers/methods to solving their everyday problems IN THEIR OWN SETTING.
Rachel Hasewinkel

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Qualitative Research

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Page 9 (Mark M.) - Quantitative and Qualitative

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Page 9 (Mark M.) - Quantitative and Qualitative

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Quantitative research gathers numerical data in order to generate hypothesis and drive research. This method allows researchers to quantify phenomenon based upon data that is collected from a large pool of subjects. This is to ensure data is accurate and meaningful. Qualitative focuses on the quality of the area of study and is more difficult to measure compared to quantitative research. This type of research is based upon narrative and visual data that is typically different beliefs and purposes than quantitative. Researches utilizing this method tend hold off on formulating a hypothesis until after data is collected since this style of research is often comprehensive. Insight is gained throughout the qualitative research process.

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Descriptive Research

Correlational Research

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J-weezy's Expert Summary (Pg. Ten) *not in APA*

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J-weezy's Expert Summary (Pg. Ten) *not in APA*

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Descriptive Research
Descriptive research, often called survey research because of its questionnaire- like nature, is research that describes the current climate of the subject of study. This type of study on the surface may seem basic and simple, but it is more icebergish. These researchers are often asking questions that have never been asked before, thus creating the instruments to measure something that may have not been measured before.
Correlational Research
Correlational Research is research that looks to find a relationship between two or more quantifiable variables. For example the premise of a study can be what is the correlation between the height of students and their SAT scores. The results can point to a correlation or not point to a correlation. This is typically denoted as .00 (no correlation) or between +1.00 and -1.00 (or perfect correlation). These numbers are called correlation coefficients. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CORRELATION DOES NOT DENOTE CAUSE, BUT MERELY THAT A RELATIONSHIP EXISTS AMONGTHEY VARIABLES.

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Causal-Comparative Research (p. 12)  Victor

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Causal-Comparative Research (p. 12)  Victor

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Experimental Research

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Causal-Comparative Research (p. 12)  Victor

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Causal-Comparative Research (p. 12)  Victor

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Causal - Investigating if one variable (independent) influenced another variable (dependent). Researching Cause and Effect Relationships

Weakness - hard to control actions that already happened.

To accurately research Causal - Comparative Research you need to conduct Experimental Research

In Experimental Research, the independent variable is being manipulated by the researcher. All other possible influences are being controlled by the researcher in how they conduct their experiment. This is different then Causal-Comparative where the researchers have little to no control over the independent variable or any contributing factors to the changes in the dependent variable.

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Qualitative Approaches

Narrative Research

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Single-Subject experiments study behavior change of an individual or group as a result of intervention and or treatment.  For example, this would include effects of a training program or instruction.
Qualitative - Analysis and interpretation of In-depth, in context, personal understanding.   Why participants are exhibiting a certain behavior and and how they came to be that way.
Narrative Research - How different people experience the world around them and tell their stories in written form.  For example, one person (not a group) writes about their experiences.  Trust needs to be present for this to work well.

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Ethnographic Research (p. 15)  Ethnographic  Matt

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Ethnographic Research (p. 15)  Ethnographic  Matt

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Ethnographic Research (Page 15) [MATTHEW WEINBERG]

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Ethnographic Research (Page 15) [MATTHEW WEINBERG]

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Ethnography, think anthropology, but focusing on how people and different cultures, patterns and perspectives, react in their own natural or familiar environment. This environment might not refer to a broad location such as a city, forrest, etc., but rather can include things such as a Bowling Alley or a Classroom, should the study relate to that specific domain.
A formal research narrative is completed after a lengthy period of observation is completed. This narrative highlights key facets of the observed culture; essentially allowing unknowing matter to enter the climate with appropriate insight.

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GUIDELINES FOR CLASSIFICATION (p. 16)  Matt

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GUIDELINES FOR CLASSIFICATION (p. 16)  Matt

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LIMITATIONS OF THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

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Guidelines for Classification (Page 16) [MATTHEW WEINBERG]

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Guidelines for Classification (Page 16) [MATTHEW WEINBERG]

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Before beginning a research study, or even determining which type of study should be conducted, one must determine how to define the problem. (Take note of previous student responses of types of research) Each classification is so very different, and they each provide different insight to the same fundamental problem, thus justifying the need to be specific in what the problem is.