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Week 3 (Jan. 6th)
The Scientific Approach in Education
Process of ResearchTypes of ResearchHot Topic Debate
Agenda for TodayStages in doing research (45)
Three stories-lead-in. As a group work out a process of research (Handout)JigsawReading: stages in doing research (Ary.et al.2007,in-class handout)
Types of research (45)Group discussion and preparation on research categories. Sharing: each group teaches the class
Hot-topic Discussion (30)Housekeeping (10)
Research interest/area of interest
The Scientific Methods:Introduction to Research in Education
Group work tasks (process the three stories): What does “research” mean to you? What do we typically do when we “do a piece of
research”? Pick one example and explain how does that
example echoes the process of research. Group presentation:
1. Our understanding/misunderstanding of research2. What research is (a one sentence summary)
What is researchResearch is a process of recognition and definition of a
problem/discovering essential questions, gathering data, and analyzing it to answer those questions.
These steps can be applied informally in the solution of such everyday problems: to find the daughter’s shoes, gain access to playground, or to make a piece of equipment work. Or the most efficient route to take from home to work or school, the best kind of computer to purchase.
The more formal application of the scientific method to the solution of problems is what research is all about.
3 major steps in doing a research study Preparing a proposal describing the study
to be done and its significance (EDU651) Collecting and analyzing data (EDU652) Writing a report of the complete study
(EDU652)
The process of research: typical stages in research (Ary. etc. 2006)
1. Selecting a problem2. Reviewing the literature on the problem3. Designing the research4. Collecting the data5. Analyzing the data6. Interpreting the findings and stating conclusions7. Reporting results
Scientific Methods in Educational Research Application of Scientific methods in
Education – Educational Research Methods Classifications of research methods
Types of Scientific Research Categorized by purpose
Basic Research Applied Research Evaluation Research Research and Development (R&D) Action Research (Woho!)
Categorized by method Quantitative
Descriptive research Correlational research Causal-comparative research Experimental research Single-subject research
Qualitative research Narrative research Ethnographic research
Categorized by time Cross-sectional research Longitudinal research
Group work: types of research Each group will be experts of one or two
research method Prepare for 10 minutes: Report (3-5 mins each group)
Use flow charts, drawing, maps …Be creative in your presentation.
Quantitative and Qualitative methodsGroup 1: Knowing-AllPrepare a debate between quantitative vs qualitative experts
Purpose? Characteristics? Merits & Demerits Categories
Group 2 Non-experimental research experts Descriptive research Correlational research
Group 3 Experimental research experts Causal-comparative research Single-subject research Experimental research
Group 4 Qualitative experts Narrative approach Ethnographic research
Quantitative approach Descriptive research
Systematic observation of environment Description of people, events, materials
Correlational research Systematic observation of environment Study to determine characteristic relationships
Causal-comparative research To determine the cause/reason for existing differences in the behavior
or status of groups of individuals.
Experimental research Systematic manipulation of environment Study of the effects of the manipulation
Single-subject research Study the behavior change that an individual or group exhibits as a
result of some intervention, or treatment.
Qualitative approach Narrative research
Study how different humans experience the world around them,
Researcher typically focuses on a single person and gathers data by collecting stories about the person’s life,
Ethnographic research Buzz words
Entire group Cultural anthropology “cultures” Intact culture Gain access to a site, gatekeeper, insider, outsider Informed consent Key informants Participant observation Fieldwork, field notes
House Keeping Reading for next week Arrange for observation (week 4) Think about your research question (s)
Experimental Example What is experimental research? “Buzz words”
Independent variable Dependent variable Treatment/experimental group Intact/control group Extraneous variables
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