Chapter One Research Problems Variables Hypotheses Research Methods
Chapter One: Research Problems, Variables & Hypotheses Research Methods in Education This presentation has been modified from those created by Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, 2008.
Part I: What is a Research Problem?
How do you Formulate a Good Research Question?
How Do You Know You Have A Good Research Question?
4 Characteristics of Good Research Questions The question is feasible. The question is clear. The question is significant. The question is ethical.
Research Questions Should Be Significant
Researchable vs. Non-researchable Questions
Operational Definitions
Common Problems for Educational Research Assuming everyone will agree the problem is significant, without stating a strong rationale. Overstating the implications of a study: going beyond what the data results suggest.
An Important Aspect of Research: Studying Relationships
Part II: Variables and Hypotheses
What is a Variable?
Classifications of Variables 2 Classifications: Quantitative Variables Categorical Variables
Quantitative vs. Categorical Variables
Independent vs. Dependent Variables
The Relationship between Independent and Dependent Variables
Other Types of Variables Outcome variables Moderator variables Extraneous variables
Examples of Extraneous Variables
What is a Hypothesis? Bigfoot
Hypotheses from One Research Question
Directional vs. Nondirectional Hypotheses
Directional vs. Non-Directional Hypotheses
Chapter One Objective To define the research question, problem or project focus Written in present tense
Components of Chapter One Introductory Paragraph including a narrative "hook” Background Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Rationale Research Question(s) Hypotheses Significance of Study (who will benefit) Applications Limitations Definitions of Terms Summary Paragraph and transition into Chapter II-Review of Literature
Chapter One Introduction Identify problem Contextualize problem in education and society Grab readers attention
Purpose of Study Articulate research question Explain it in lay-man terms Explain how this study will add to the current research, either as an example or an exception for example: 1) The research shows X, Y, and Z, but it doesn’t show____. or 2) This research will help build upon the research of X, Y, and Z by _____.
Significance of Study State how this study can improve education Explain how it is different than other studies Imply how this study can inform teachers’ pedagogy
Limitations of Study Identify 1 -3 limitations in detail Describe how the limitations will be addressed or made sense of in this research
Definitions Define all terms in research question, literature review & methodology Use proper APA format citations for all definitions Definitions can be done within the text of the chapter or you can list all the key terms with definitions at the end of the chapter. Ask for guidance from your culminating activity committee.
Chapter One Contents: Introductory Paragraph including a narrative "hook” Body of Chapter I Background Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Rationale Research Questions Hypotheses Significance of Study (who will benefit) Applications Limitations Definitions of Terms Summary and Transition to Chapter 2
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