Chapter 1: Intro to Educational Research Flashcards
Inductive Reasoning
Developing generalizations based on observation of a limited number of related events or experiences.
Deductive Reasoning
Arriving at a specific conclusion based on general principles, observations, or experiences.
Research
The formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the study of problems.
Educational Research
The formal, systematic application of the scientific method to the study of educational problems.
The Scientific Method in Educational Research
Selection and definition of a problem, execution of research procedures, analysis of data, drawing and stating conclusions
Hypothesis
An explanation for the occurrence of certain behaviors, phenomena, or events as a way of predicting the results of a research study and then collects data to test that prediction
Quantitative Research
The collection and analysis of numerical data to describe, explain, predict, or control phenomena of interest
Qualitative Research
The collection, analysis, and interpretation of comprehensive narrative and visual data to gain insights into a particular phenomenon of interest
Mixed Methods Research
Combines qualitative and quantitative designs by including both types of data in a single study
Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Approaches
Identifying a research topic, reviewing the literature, selecting participants, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting data, reporting and evaluating research
Survey Research
Determines and reports the way things are; involves collecting numerical data to test hypotheses or answer questions about the current status of the subject of study
Correlational Research
Collecting data to determine whether, and to what degree, a relation exists between two or more quantifiable variables
Causal-Comparative Research
Attempts to determine the cause for existing differences in the behavior or status of groups of individuals
Experimental Research
At least one independent variable is manipulated, other relevant variables are controlled, and the effect on one or more dependent variables is observed
Generalizability
Applicability of findings to settings and contexts different from the one in which they were obtained
Single-subject Experimental Designs
Used to study the behavior change that an individual or group exhibits as a result of some intervention or treatment- sample size is 1
Narrative Research
The study of how different humans experience the world around them; It involves a methodology that allows people to tell their stories as individuals
Ethnographic Research
The study of cultural patterns and perspectives of participants in their natural settings
Case Study Research
Conducting qualitative research on a unit of study or bounded system. It’s an all-encompassing method covering design, data collection techniques, and specific approaches to data analysis
Basic Research
Conducted solely for the purpose of developing or refining a theory
Applied Research
Conducted for the purpose of applying or testing a theory to determine its usefulness in solving practical problems
Evaluation Research
The systematic process of collecting and analyzing data about the quality, effectiveness, merit, or value of programs, products or practices
Research & Development (R&D)
The process of researching consumer needs and then developing products to fulfill those needs; Purpose is to develop effective products for use in schools
Action Research
Any systematic inquiry conducted by teachers, principals, school counselors, or other stakeholders to gather info about the ways in which their particular schools operate
