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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
