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Research is conducted for a variety of reasons, including to understand, describe, predict, or control an educational or psychological phenomenon or to empower individuals in such contexts.
Chapter 1 provides an introduction to both education and research, before analysing what is meant by ‘educational research’. The various features for each chapter are introduced with an explanation as to why they have been included. Reasons for engaging in educational research are explored before progressing to
• Answering research questions and testing hypotheses • Stating findings and drawing conclusions • Preparing research reports. Focused on the Needs of Educators and Graduate Students. Introduction to Educational Research, first edition, is designed specifically for educators
Educational research should have three objectives: to explore issues and find answers to questions (for academics), to share policy (e.g. relationships between education/work/training, for policy makers) and to improve practice (for practitioners).
Educational research is widely assumed to be essentially empirical, consisting mainly of collecting and analysing data, with randomised controlled trials as the ‘gold standard’.
The Vital Role of Research in Improving Education WHAT IS RESEARCH? The American Educational Research Association (AERA) defines education research in part as “the scientific field of study that examines education and learning processes and the human attributes, interactions, organizations, and institutions that shape educational outcomes.”
Why Study Educational Research? Here are a few reasons to take this course and learn about educational research: To become "research literate." Because we live in a society that's driven by research. To improve your critical thinking skills. To learn how to read and critically evaluate published research.
