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What is the purpose of educational research?
What is the purpose of educational research?
- To conduct systematic efforts to gain knowledge in any discipline
- To seek solutions to educational problems scientifically (correct)
- To describe the scope of educational research
- To explain the concept of educational research
What is the relationship among science, education, and educational research?
What is the relationship among science, education, and educational research?
- Science and education are unrelated to educational research
- Educational research aims to explain the concept of educational research
- Science, education, and educational research are intertwined (correct)
- Educational research is a systematic effort to gain new knowledge in any discipline
What does fundamental research aim to identify?
What does fundamental research aim to identify?
- Different paradigms of research
- The scope of educational research
- Solutions to educational problems
- Basic principles and theories (correct)
What does applied research focus on?
What does applied research focus on?
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What is the main characteristic of action research?
What is the main characteristic of action research?
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Study Notes
Educational Research Unit Overview
- The unit covers objectives, sources, acquiring knowledge, meaning, steps, and scope of educational research.
- It delves into the scientific method, aims, and characteristics of research as a scientific activity.
- Ethical considerations in educational research are discussed.
- The unit explores paradigms of educational research and differentiates between fundamental, applied, and action research.
- The objectives of the unit include explaining the concept and scope of educational research, describing the purpose, and understanding scientific inquiry.
- It also aims to differentiate between fundamental, applied, and action research and identify different research paradigms.
- The introduction highlights that research purifies human life, improves its quality, and is a search for knowledge that solves problems scientifically.
- It emphasizes that research is a systematic effort to gain new knowledge in any discipline and is a journey from the known to the unknown.
- The unit also addresses the natural gifts of curiosity and inquisitiveness in humans.
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Test your knowledge of educational research with this quiz covering topics such as sources of knowledge, scientific method, ethical considerations, research paradigms, and types of research including fundamental and applied research. Perfect for students and professionals in the field of education.
