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This course introduces students to the needs and functions of research in Education. Topics
covered include definition and purpose of research; basic and applied research; characteristics of
research; ethics in research; techniques in research; quantitative and qualitative research;
research process; problem identification; formulation of hypothesis; identification of variables,
validity in research; literature review; tools for data collection; sampling methods; statistical
tools for data analysis and interpretation; writing research proposal and report; dissemination of
research findings. The course will run up to the inter-semester session to allow for data
collection and analysis.
- Teacher: SALOME ODEK
Skill Level: Beginner