Bab 1 Pernyataan Masalah
Bab 1 Pernyataan Masalah
Bab 1 Pernyataan Masalah
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RESEARCH DEFINED
Research begins with a question in the mind of the researcher Research requires a plan. Research demands a clear statement of the problem Research deals with the main problem through sub problems Research seeks direction through appropriate research questions and hypotheses Research deals with facts and their meaning
CHARACTERISTICS OF RESEARCH
What is educational research? Generally, educational research is defined as research that investigates the behaviour of students, teachers, administrators, parents and other members of the community who interact with educational institutions. The word behaviour is taken broadly to mean such phenomena as learning, attitudes, aptitudes, abilities, interests, practices, processes, emotions and so forth.
What is the purpose of educational research? Since education is fundamentally the development of individuals then the central purpose of educational research is to find ways to improve student learning. It has been argued that educational research that does not have this as its ultimate motivation and objective is not educational research. Anyone who is engaged in a systematic search of ways to improve student learning is doing
activity
(a) Do you agree with statement the central purpose of educational research is to find ways improve student learning ? (b) Give some examples of findings from educational research in your area of interest.
(c) A graduate student is conducting a research on the effects of ISO implementation on the work performance of the Education Department staff. Is he conducting an educational research? Discuss.
Research Process
Collect Data
If you were to convert the problem into a hypothesis, which of the following would be the best hypothesis? Explain your answer. (a) Some people beat traffic lights more frequently than others. (b) People who beat traffic lights are a danger to themselves and other road users. (c) Beating traffic lights is common in crowded cities. (d) Road users are more likely to beat traffic lights when traffic is light than if traffic is heavy.