EDU323 Basic Research Methods In Education

About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 150 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, research
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor Marked Assessments
Final Examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDU323, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

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EDU323 · UNIT 1 THE RESEARCH PROCESS I

You are required to make use of your calculator, mathematical or drawing set, graph book and statistical tables. In addition, at the end of every unit is a list of texts for your references and for further reading. It is not compulsory for you to buy or read all of them. They are essential supplements to this course material.

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What you should be able to do

Explain the concepts and processes of educational research.
Discuss the different types of research designs.
Formulate research questions and hypotheses.
Apply different methods of data collection.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of descriptive statistics.
Use inferential statistics to test hypotheses.
Write reports of research projects.

What it prepares you for

Careers

Education Researcher
Educational Planner
Policy Analyst
School Administrator
Curriculum Developer

Where it is applied

Education
Government
Research Institutions
Non-Profit Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 2: Research Designs
Unit 5: Experimental Research Designs
Experimental research designs require a thorough understanding of variable manipulation and control, which can be challenging for beginners.
Module 4: Statistical Methods
Unit 5: The Testing of Hypotheses
The Testing of Hypotheses involves understanding statistical significance, Type I and Type II errors, and selecting appropriate statistical tests, requiring a solid foundation in statistics.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 1: The Research Process I · 2 hours
  Define research and educational research.. Discuss the characteristics and purposes of research.. Formulate your own definition of educational research..
Week 2Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 2: The Research Process II · 2 hours
  Explain the steps in the research process.. Discuss the types of educational research.. Enumerate the limitations of scientific method in educational research..
Week 3Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 3: The Research Problem · 2 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 4Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 3: The Research Problem · 2 hours
  Explain the background of the study.. Describe the statement of the problem.. Explain the purpose and significance of the study..
Week 5Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 3: The Research Problem · 2 hours
  Describe the scope of the study.. Formulate different types of research hypothesis.. Differentiate between research question and hypothesis..
Week 6Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 4: Review of Literature · 2 hours
  Explain the meaning of literature review.. Outline and discuss the purposes of literature review.. Enumerate the steps in reviewing related literature..
Week 7Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 4: Review of Literature · 2 hours
  Demonstrate skills in citations and referencing.. List the ethical considerations in reviewing the literature..
Week 8Module 1: Research Process
- Unit 5: Population and Samples · 2 hours
  Define population and sample.. Explain the sample size.. Differentiate between probability and non-probability sampling techniques..
Week 9Module 2: Research Designs
- Unit 5: Population and Samples · 2 hours
  Discuss the sampling techniques.. Explain the concept of research design.. Discuss the components of a research design..
Week 10Module 2: Research Designs
- Unit 2: Historical and Developmental Research Designs · 2 hours
  Explain the historical research.. List the importance and limitations of historical research.. State and explain the sources of information..
Week 11Module 2: Research Designs
- Unit 2: Historical and Developmental Research Designs · 2 hours
  Discuss the procedure for historical research.. Explain developmental research.. Explain the meaning of survey research..
Week 12Module 2: Research Designs
- Unit 3: Survey and Case Study Research Designs · 2 hours
  Discuss the types of survey research.. Describe case study research.. Explain Correlational studies..
Week 13Module 2: Research Designs
- Unit 4: Correlational Studies and Ex-post Facto · 2 hours
  Discuss the ex-post facto research.. Explain experimental design.. List the basic considerations in the choice of design..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and methodologies.
Practice applying statistical formulas from Units 7-9 using sample datasets.
Develop a strong understanding of research designs (Units 4-6) and their appropriate applications.
Review and compare different data collection techniques (Units 10-13), noting their advantages and disadvantages.
Focus on understanding the steps in hypothesis testing (Unit 11) and practice interpreting results.
Familiarize yourself with the structure and formatting guidelines for research reports (Unit 12).
Create flashcards for key statistical terms and formulas to aid memorization.
Practice writing concise summaries of research findings from different units.

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDU323 about?

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.

How many units does EDU323 have?

EDU323, Basic Research Methods In Education, has 21 units across 4 modules, over 248 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDU323?

EDU323 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.

Is EDU323 hard?

EDU323 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and research work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDU323 take to study?

About 150 hours of study, spread across its 21 units.

How is EDU323 assessed?

EDU323 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.

What can I do with EDU323?

Education Researcher, Educational Planner, Policy Analyst, School Administrator and Curriculum Developer.