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Issues to consider when planning and conducting educational research.

Kevin W Eva1

  • 1Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Programme for Educational Research and Development, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. evakw@mcmaster.ca

Journal of Dental Education
|March 25, 2004
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This guide helps aspiring educational researchers navigate research challenges. It focuses on quantitative methods and experimental designs, using problem-based learning to illustrate key concepts for effective educational research.

Area of Science:

  • Educational research methodology
  • Quantitative research in education

Background:

  • Addresses inherent issues in educational research.
  • Highlights debates within the educational research community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Provide background information for students and clinicians in educational research.
  • Offer an overview of issues and controversies in educational effectiveness research.
  • Guide new researchers in generating research questions, selecting outcome measures, and choosing research designs.

Main Methods:

  • Focuses on quantitative methods, particularly experimental designs.
  • Uses problem-based learning efficacy studies as a framework.
  • Guides the process of refining scientific research questions and outcome measures.

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Main Results:

  • N/A - This is a methodological guidance article, not an empirical study.

Conclusions:

  • Aims to equip new researchers with foundational knowledge for educational effectiveness studies.
  • Encourages engagement with quantitative methods and experimental designs.
  • Provides a starting point for understanding research design in education.