Ed512 seminar i

Dr. Francisco J. Brizuela

Objectives

Understand the major steps involved in conducting a research study.

Understand the differences between quantitative and qualitative research.

Major concepts and definitions.

Scientific Method I use reasoning in order to use logical thoughts to

reach a conclusion.

Inductive Reasoning- developing generalizations basal observation of a limited number of related events board experiences.

Deductive Reasoning–arriving at specific conclusions based on general principles, observations, or experiences.

Limitations of the Scientific Methods Not all questions are answered

We can’t never each everything or everyone

We always have a margin of error

Research It is the formal, systematic application of the scientific

method.

Goals: Describe, Explain, Predict, & Control Phenomena.

Watch “Human Subjects” in educational research.

Steps: Scientific Method Selection and Definition of the Problem

Execution of Research Procedures

Analysis of Data

Drawing and Stating Conclusions

Quantitative vs. Qualitative Quantitative

Numerical Data

Sample of participants must be large enough to end up with statistically meaningful data.

Manipulated or controlled by the researcher.

Qualitative

Comprehensive Narrative and Visual Data

Based on different beliefs.

All meaning is situated in a particular perspective or context.

Not controlled or manipulated by the researcher.

Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P/ (2009). Educational Research: Competencies for analysis and applications. Pearson:Columbus, Ohio. (p.8).

Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P/ (2009). Educational Research: Competencies for analysis and applications. Pearson: Columbus, Ohio. (p.12).

Holidays

No class during the week of Thanksgiving.

What’s Due? Unit 1- Discussion

Unit 2- Discussion + Group Analysis

Unit 3- Research Question

Unit 4- Discussion + Learning Activity

Unit 5- Discussion + Article Critique + Lit. Review

Unit 6- Discussion + ARP Draft Template

Unit 7- Discussion + Learning Activity

Unit 8- Discussion + Data Collection Plan

Unit 9- Discussion + Learning Activity + ARP Plan

Unit 10- Wrap up

Questions?

Dr. Francisco Brizuela305.380.9740 Office305.735.8248 Office 2fbrizuela@kaplan.edu