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The document discusses the nature and importance of research, particularly in education, emphasizing the systematic process of gathering and analyzing information. It outlines different types of research, including basic, applied, and educational research, and classifies research methodologies into quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods. Additionally, it highlights the principles of educational research and the significance of research in improving practices and informing policy debates.

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The document discusses the nature and importance of research, particularly in education, emphasizing the systematic process of gathering and analyzing information. It outlines different types of research, including basic, applied, and educational research, and classifies research methodologies into quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods. Additionally, it highlights the principles of educational research and the significance of research in improving practices and informing policy debates.

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RES 1

Technology Research 1 (Methods of Research)

All of us engage in actions that have some of the characteristics of a formal


research, although perhaps, we do not realize this at this time.

We try out new methods of teaching, new materials, new textbooks.

We compare what we did this year with what we did last year.

We observe, we analyze, we question, we hypothesize, we measure, assess,


we evaluate.

But rarely do we do these things systematically.

Rarely do we observe under controlled conditions.

Rarely are our instruments as accurate and reliable as they might be.

Rarely do we use variety of research techniques and methodologies at our


investigation.

Hence, studying this subject intends to fill in these gaps.

What is Research?

Research is a process of steps used to collect and analyze information to


increase our understanding of a topic or issue (Creswell, 2012)

Research is an orderly, careful, and patient study and investigation of a


subject matter for the purpose of adding to the body of knowledge (Frankael
and Wallen, 2008).

Research involves a systematic process of gathering, interpreting, and


reporting information (McMillan, 2012).

Basic research is concerned with clarifying underlying processes, with the


hypothesis usually expressed as a theory. (an example of this might be an
attempt to refine one or more stages of Erickson’s psychological theory of
development).

Applied research is interested in examining the effectiveness of particular


educational practices. (an example might be an attempt by a researcher to
find out whether a particular theory of how children learn to read can be
applied to first graders who are non-readers).

Educational research is systematic, disciplined inquiry applied to gathering,


analyzing, and reporting information that addresses educational problems
and questions (McMillan, 2012).
IMPORTANCE OF RESEARCH

Research in education has made, and will continue to make, important


contributions to our understanding of teaching and learning at all levels.

1. Research adds to our knowledge


2. Research improves practice
3. Research informs policy debates

PRINCIPLES OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH – there are six principles that can


be used to judge the quality and contribution of educational research.

1. Pose significant questions that can be investigated empirically


2. Link research to relevant theory
3. Use methods that permit direct investigation of the question
4. Provide a coherent, explicit, and evidence-based chain of reasoning
5. Replicate and generalize across studies
6. Disclose research to encourage professional scrutiny, critique, and
peer review

CLASSIFICATION OF RESEARCH

According to design and methodology

1 Quantitative
2 Qualitative
3 Mixed – Method

Quantitative – as the name suggests, is concerned with trying to quantify


things; it asks questions such as ‘how long’, ‘how many’, or ‘the degree to
which’. Quantitative methods look to quantify data and generalize results
from a sample of the population of interest. They may look to measure the
incidence of various views and opinions in a chosen sample for example or
aggregate results.

Qualitative – concerned with a quality of information, qualitative methods


attempt to gain an understanding of the underlying reasons and motivations
for actions and establish how people interpret their experiences and the
world around them. Qualitative methods provide insights into the setting of a
problem, generating ideas and/or hypotheses.

Mixed-Method – a combination of both methods.


General Types of Research

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Other Types of Research

1. Research and Development (R&D) Research – differs from the above


types of research in that, rather than bringing new information to light,
it focuses on the interaction between research and the production and
evaluation of a new product. This type of research can be ‘ formative’
(by collecting evaluative information about the product while it is being
developed with the aim of using such information to modify and
improve the development process). Alternatively, it can be
‘summative’ (by evaluating the worth of the final product, especially in
comparison to some other competing product).
2. Action Research – is a type of research focused on the specific local
problem and resulting in an action plan to address the problem.

Reference: Yazon, A., et al. (2019). Learning Guide in Methods of Research. Tandang Sora, Quezon
City:Wiserman’s Books Trading, Inc.

To do:

Research topic – initial topic

a. 5 articles related to your topic


i. How did you come up with your topic? How did you decide
ii. What technology you considered in the selection of the topic
iii. Difficulties that you have encountered
iv. What research tool did you use?

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