EDU 08: ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATION
RESEARCH
Research is an organized and systematic way of finding the answer to question or solution to problem.
It is a systematic effort to gain new knowledge.
Re – again and again / once more / a new
Search – find out / to find anything
Research is – search for knowledge
- art of scientific investigation
- to search for a new thing
- investigate systematically
- a careful investigation
- it is a journey from known to unknown
R – rational way of thinking
E – expert treatment
S – search for solution
E – exactness
A – analysis of data
R – relationships of facts
C – Careful recording
H – Honesty
Characteristics of research
Highly purposeful
Establish theories
Correct previous errors
Objective
Accurate
Unbiased
Creative process
Original process
It collects data
Require expertise
Logical
Cyclical
Controlled
Empirical
Systematic
Employs hypothesis
Analytical
Done by an expert
Require effort
Requires courage
Answer all type of questions
Characteristics of a good researcher
Intellectual curiosity
Prudence
Healthy criticism
Intellectual honesty
Intellectual creativity
Qualities of researcher
R – Research oriented
E – Efficient
S – Scientific
E – Effective
A – Active
R – Resourceful
C - Creative
H – Honest
E – Economical
R – Religious
Qualities of good research
Systematic
Replicable
Logical
Verifiable
Empirical
Creative
Use of multiple methods
Need and Importance of Educational Research
To solve a problem
To find out what happens
To add to the body of knowledge
Helps to give directions
Improving their own teaching
Improving the quality of life
Improve instructions
Improve students achievements
Reduce the burden of work
Explain new phenomenon
Improve practice
Add to knowledge
Expand knowledge
Helps in decision making
It prevent blind searching
To find the evidence to inform practice
To develop a greater understanding of people
To contribute to other peoples well being
To contribute to personal needs
To test or disapprove a theory
To come up with a better way
To understand another person's point of view
To create more interest in research
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