This course introduces students to the needs and functions of research in education. Emphasis is placed on practical application of basic research techniques and designs. The course will include the following topics: development of a research problem, objectives, hypothesis, significance, limitations and delimitations, review of literature, a research theory, theoretical framework, various methods of data collection, descriptive and inferential data analysis and their interpretation. The following terms shall be emphasized: variables, sampling, research validity and reliability, degree of freedom, significance and non-significance of research findings. The use of computer in analysis of research findings may also be emphasized.
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