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EDU323Education2 Unitsintermediate

Basic Research Methods In Education

This course, EDU323: Basic Research Methods in Education, introduces the rudiments of educational research practices and statistical methods. It covers understanding and selecting research problems, investigations, data collection methods, analysis, and report presentation. The course systematically presents statistical tools for data analysis and explains various data collection techniques, enabling students to carry out research projects with ease.

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150h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Educational ResearchResearch MethodsData CollectionStatistical AnalysisResearch Report Writing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

➕

Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Research Process

2

Research Problems

3

Literature Review

4

Research Designs

5

Data Collection

6

Statistical Methods

7

Hypothesis Testing

8

Research Report Writing

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 1: The Research Process I

2 study hours

•Define research and educational research.
•Discuss the characteristics and purposes of research.
•Formulate your own definition of educational research.

Week

2

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 2: The Research Process II

2 study hours

•Explain the steps in the research process.
•Discuss the types of educational research.
•Enumerate the limitations of scientific method in educational research.

Week

3

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 3: The Research Problem

2 study hours

•Select a research problem in your area of interest.
•Outline the sources of research problems.
•Enumerate the criteria for selecting a problem for research.

Week

4

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 3: The Research Problem

2 study hours

•Explain the background of the study.
•Describe the statement of the problem.
•Explain the purpose and significance of the study.

Week

5

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 3: The Research Problem

2 study hours

•Describe the scope of the study.
•Formulate different types of research hypothesis.
•Differentiate between research question and hypothesis.

Week

6

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 4: Review of Literature

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning of literature review.
•Outline and discuss the purposes of literature review.
•Enumerate the steps in reviewing related literature.

Week

7

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 4: Review of Literature

2 study hours

•Demonstrate skills in citations and referencing.
•List the ethical considerations in reviewing the literature.

Week

8

Module 1: Research Process

2h

Unit 5: Population and Samples

2 study hours

•Define population and sample.
•Explain the sample size.
•Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling techniques.

Week

9

Module 2: Research Designs

2h

Unit 5: Population and Samples

2 study hours

•Discuss the sampling techniques.
•Explain the concept of research design.
•Discuss the components of a research design.

Week

10

Module 2: Research Designs

2h

Unit 2: Historical and Developmental Research Designs

2 study hours

•Explain the historical research.
•List the importance and limitations of historical research.
•State and explain the sources of information.

Week

11

Module 2: Research Designs

2h

Unit 2: Historical and Developmental Research Designs

2 study hours

•Discuss the procedure for historical research.
•Explain developmental research.
•Explain the meaning of survey research.

Week

12

Module 2: Research Designs

2h

Unit 3: Survey and Case Study Research Designs

2 study hours

•Discuss the types of survey research.
•Describe case study research.
•Explain Correlational studies.

Week

13

Module 2: Research Designs

2h

Unit 4: Correlational Studies and Ex-post Facto

2 study hours

•Discuss the ex-post facto research.
•Explain experimental design.
•List the basic considerations in the choice of design.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and methodologies.

2

Practice applying statistical formulas from Units 7-9 using sample datasets.

3

Develop a strong understanding of research designs (Units 4-6) and their appropriate applications.

4

Review and compare different data collection techniques (Units 10-13), noting their advantages and disadvantages.

5

Focus on understanding the steps in hypothesis testing (Unit 11) and practice interpreting results.

6

Familiarize yourself with the structure and formatting guidelines for research reports (Unit 12).

7

Create flashcards for key statistical terms and formulas to aid memorization.

8

Practice writing concise summaries of research findings from different units.

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