Advance Educational Research Methods

1. Conduct educational research using appropriate methodologies.
2. Apply statistical techniques to analyze educational data.
3. Evaluate the validity and reliability of research instruments.
4. Interpret and apply research findings to educational practice.
5. Design and implement effective educational interventions.
6. Critically analyze existing educational research.

13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Nature, Classifications and Information Sources of Educational Research

   • Unit 1: Definitions, Purposes, and Procedures of Educational Research · 2 hours

     Define educational research and differentiate it from non-scientific research.. Discuss the purposes and importance of educational research.. Outline the basic procedures for conducting educational research, including problem selection and literature review..

   • Unit 2: Classifications of Educational Research · 2 hours

     Explain the concept of classification in research.. Distinguish between basic and applied research, quantitative and qualitative research, and theoretical and action research.. Discuss the interrelationships between different classifications of educational research..

2. Week 2Module 1: Nature, Classifications and Information Sources of Educational Research

   • Unit 3: Sources of Educational Information · 3 hours

     Identify primary and secondary sources of information for educational research.. Utilize traditional library resources to obtain data for educational research.. Use computer-based resources to source educational information effectively..

3. Week 3Module 2: Basic Types of Educational Research

   • Unit 1: Humanistic Research · 2 hours

     Identify the various types of humanistic research.. Describe historical research, including its methodologies and potential problems like 'presentism'.. Evaluate the role and limitations of historical data in educational research..

4. Week 4Module 2: Basic Types of Educational Research

   • Unit 2: Survey Research · 2 hours

     Define survey research and its applications in educational settings.. Discuss the factors to consider when designing a valid questionnaire.. Examine different sampling methods used in data collection for surveys..

5. Week 5Module 2: Basic Types of Educational Research

   • Unit 3: Correlation Research · 2 hours

     State what correlation is and provide examples of correlational research studies.. Analyze and interpret results from correlational studies.. Explain why 'correlation does not imply causation' and the limitations of correlational research..

6. Week 6Module 3: Designs of Research Ι

   • Unit 1: Causal-Comparative Research · 2 hours

     Describe causal-comparative research and provide examples.. Adumbrate the procedures and data analytic methods used in causal-comparative designs.. Critically comment on the differences between causal-comparative and correlation research..

7. Week 7Module 3: Designs of Research Ι

   • Unit 2: Quasi-Experimental Research · 2 hours

     Define quasi-experimental research and differentiate it from experimental research.. Differentiate between several types of quasi-experimental designs.. Explain common characteristics, advantages, and limitations of quasi-experimental research..

8. Week 8Module 3: Designs of Research Ι

   • Unit 3: Experimental Research · 2 hours

     Define experimental research and explain the terms 'causal relationship', 'matching', and 'randomization'.. State the general procedures involved in conducting experimental research.. Describe a simple experiment and distinguish between experimental and quasi-experimental research..

9. Week 9Module 3: Designs of Research Ι

   • Unit 4: Factorial Designs · 2 hours

     Define a factorial design and describe the main types.. Illustrate the use of a factorial design with a concrete example.. Outline the advantages and limitations of factorial designs in educational research..

10. Week 10Module 4: Designs of Research ΙΙ

    • Unit 1: Repeated Measures Design · 2 hours

      Define, with an example, repeated measures design.. Identify the types of repeated measures designs.. Examine the uses, advantages, and limitations of this research design..

    • Unit 2: Twin Studies · 2 hours

      Define twin studies as it pertains to educational research.. Outline the methods used in twin studies, both traditional and modern.. State and evaluate the major assumptions of this research method..

11. Week 11Module 4: Designs of Research ΙΙ

    • Unit 3: Analysis of Variance and Covariance · 2 hours

      Explain what analysis of variance is and state the main assumptions underlying its use.. List and illustrate three types of analysis of variance.. Describe the procedures for analyzing data from analysis of variance and distinguish it from analysis of covariance..

    • Unit 4: Multivariate Studies · 2 hours

      Define multivariate analysis and describe the nature of the variables examined.. Explain some of the techniques for significance testing in multivariate analysis.. Express some of the advantages and disadvantages of multivariate analysis..

12. Week 12Module 5: Time Series, Trend, and Meta Analysis Studies

    • Unit 1: Time Series Design · 2 hours

      Define time series design and explain the uses of time series studies.. State how time-series experiments are carried out.. Explain why time-series studies cannot establish cause-effect relationships..

    • Unit 2: Trend Studies · 2 hours

      Define what trend studies are and give some possible examples in Nigeria.. Explain the methodology used in trend studies.. Enumerate the benefits and drawbacks of trend studies in educational research..

13. Week 13Module 5: Time Series, Trend, and Meta Analysis Studies

    • Unit 3: Meta-analysis · 3 hours

      Meaningfully define meta-analysis in educational research and enumerate some of its uses.. Evaluate its common procedures and discuss some of its problems.. Explain the types of measurement and describe the major processes involved in test construction..