The nature of educational research is analogous with the nature of research itself, which is systematic, reliable and valid to find the “truth”, investigates knowledge, and solves problems (William Wiersma, 1991). Moreover, educational research process involves steps to collect the information in order to investigate problems and knowledge. However, the educational research is more complex because it can use various approaches and strategies to solve problems in educational setting. It also can involve many disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, behaviour, and history. In addition, educational research is important because of contributing knowledge development, practical improvement, and policy information (John W.Creswell, 2005). Therefore, educators can use those research findings to improve their competences and teaching and learning process.
Furthermore, the characteristics of educational research are a part of its nature. According to Gary Anderson (1998), there are ten characteristics of educational research. I tried to classify those into three categories, which are the purpose of research, the procedures of research, and the role of researcher. The purposes of research are to solve the problems, investigate knowledge, and establish the principles in educational phenomena. In short, it focuses on solving the problems and developing knowledge. Furthermore, procedure is an important characteristic of educational research, which involves colleting data with accurate observation, objective interpretation, and verification. Finally, researchers need to be experts and familiar with their field of study, using the data to develop solutions and increase knowledge. The researchers also need to be patient and careful to use every step of research’s procedures to achieve the purpose of research.
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Hi, Ernestina..hope not to late…please let me know which part that you need . I have several good references on it..just send an email..;))
I want to know the following:
1. Why is it important to conduct educational research?
2. The are at least five ways to acquire knowledge; Why is the scientific method of acquiring knowledge regarded as the most reliable method?
3. What are the two major types of research and why each type is so labelled?
Hi Peaches..
Thanks for the questions..it must be long answer. In the Research Method that I teach, these questions are parts of the assignments. We can discuss it through my email on yuli.chem@gmail.com, especially on the discussion of why scientific method becomes hegemony in acquiring knowledge :))
Waiting for your responds..
Yuli
salam… can i get some references too? need to do my educational research next semester. 🙂
I am really sorry for delaying reply your comments
you can send me an email on yuli.chem@gmail.com..if you are still interested on the references
salam
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Congrates.
we students are so nuch confused between research and scientific method.
what are the basic characteristics of educational research?
nature and characteristic of education
I want to know about:
FOUNDATION OF EDUCATIONAL RESECH inclouding :
1-Nature , structure and assumptions of science
2-Various tools of science: concepts, constructs, definition, hypothesis, theoriees, laws and models.
i want to know the steps in research,and types of research?
Please,i need answers to this question: “Discuss the purpose of educational research” and if possible in Ghana.
hi! i just want to know what are the natures and characteristics of learning..thank you!
salam i have some questions releted to educational research would u plz assist me via email
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Pls i need more on *the NATURE of research with references
It is intresting and educative
It is intresting and educative.but is educational research art or science or combination of both.
i want to know how does research in education assist in policy maker in making education more responsive?
What are the base characteristics of educational research
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THE NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
I want to know about the need and scope of educational research in detail
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hi! is that the end of your notes on nature and c’s of educational research? or still more others because is so interesting
pls wat is really d nature of educational research
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Hie can you please assist me on this question.”Discuss the characteristics of educational research.”I also need some references.
Salam,
Thank you for the wonderful job to humanity. I appreciate yoiur effort and pray Almighty will reward.please i want you to help with materials on Educational Research and how to analyse my data. I am Ph.D student wants to carry-out my reseach studies in the area.
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Ahmed Muhammed.
My questions are as follows» what are the features of a good research? How can I collect data differently and arrived with the same result when dealing with one problem?
I want to know more about the nature of research
i just want to know what are the example of nature and characteristic of research.
Please help me with the references
Pls can some one help me list five scope of educational research ?
What is the role of educational research?
You define just purpose and procedure
I need to know the nature and need of research
hi..do you have any idea about language education research? Thank you.