EDF4245

Introduction to research methodology ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

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Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: The nature of educational research and the different kinds of formal research methods in this field. Students decide on a research topic, determine the most appropriate method to answer the research question or pursue the research topic, plan its execution and prepare a formal research project.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to distinguish between a wide variety of approaches to undertaking research in education, including historical, descriptive, correlational, causal-comparative and experimental; have become familiar with the nature of a research report; be able to construct research plans; have presented a review of research literature; have demonstrated the skills required to present a completed research proposal.

Assessment: Two assignments (2000 words each): 50% each

Prohibitions: GEC4470