I have gained about research during this course is adopted to help me understand the concepts and terminology widely used in educational research and a range of methodological issues. Research is to provide me with guidance on initiating and implementing research studies. The book for this course consider the perspectives, concepts and techniques in common usage in the field of research, and the variety of approaches that may be taken in researching different subjects.
My ideas about the nature of doing research has changed so much. After reading different chapters from the book. I have realized that research is more than attempts to solve a problem. However, it involves gathering new data from primary or first-hand sources or using existing data for a new purpose. Along with based upon observable experience or empirical evidence and search demand accurate observation and description. Some challenges that I encountered was being able to express myself with my words. As a result of this course, some of my ideas have changed of early childhood are employs carefully designed procedures and rigorous analysis and the development of generalizations, principles or theories that will help in understanding prediction. I learned that research requires expertise familiairty with the field, competence in methodology and technical skill in collecting and analyzing the data.
Kimberly, the terminology was also an issue with me and I would have to reread some of the technical words several times to make sure I understood how these concepts would fit into my research. I use to interchange the words equity and equality but this course taught me they have different meanings and I am now more careful how I use them. I like how you stated that research is more than attempts to solve a problem because it is. To have valid results, research studies must abide by many different regulations. I do not think that I would be a very good person for research, but because of this course I feel I have the knowledge to understand research articles. Good luck.
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