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The Nature of Educational Research

Chapter Outline

Some Examples of Educational Concerns

Why Research is of Value

Ways of Knowing

Sensory Experience
Agreement with Others
Expert Opinion
Logic
The Scientific Method

A Brief Overview of the Research Process

Critical Analysis of Research

General Research Types

Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research
Meta-Analysis

Types of Research

Experimental Research
Correlational Research
Causal-Comparative Research
Survey Research
Ethnographic Research
Historical Research
Action Research
All Have Value










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