How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e

Jack R. Fraenkel, San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen, San Francisco State University

Nature of Educational Research

Learning Objectives

Studying this chapter should enable you to:

Explain what is meant by the term "educational research" and give two examples of the kinds of topics educational researchers might investigate

Explain why a knowledge of scientific research methodology can be of value to educators

Name and give an example of four ways of knowing other than the method used by scientists

Explain what is meant by the term "scientific method"

Give an example of six different types of research methodologies used by educational researchers

Describe briefly what is meant by critical research

Describe the differences among descriptive, associational, and intervention-type studies

Describe briefly the difference between quantitative and qualitative research

Describe briefly the basic components involved in the research process

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