503, Qualitative Research Methods in Science Education Research Careful diligent search Studious inquiry or examination Investigation or experimentation

ion aimed at the discovery & interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts or practical application of such or revised theories or laws. The collection of information about a particular subject. Research is exploration combined with learning Detailed study of a subject in order to discover information or achieve a new understanding of it. Research extends beyond just learning Research provides a foundation for both education and the welfare of the society.

Mission Research Teaching Public service acquisitions of knowledge transmission of knowledge application of knowledge

In research it is needed to apply the tools & techniques for Finding Evaluating Using information effectively

Two main types of research; quantitative and qualitative Quantitative Research Dealing with numbers and anything that is measurable Generally result in numbers, analyse statistically describing sample taken from population. Systematic scientific investigation of properties and phenomenas and their relationship. Widely used in natural science (science subjects) and social science (journalism, social studies, sociology).

Quantitative research is generally approached using scientific methods which include, The generation of models, theories and hypotheses The development of instruments and methods for measurement Experimental control and manipulation of variables Modelling and analysis of data Evaluation of results

Qualitative research Any kind of research that produces finding not arrived at by means of statistical procedure or other means of quantification. (Strauss & Corbin, 1990) Qual. Research is aimed at gaining a deep understanding of a specific organisation or event rather than a surface description of a large sample of a population. It aims to provide an explicit rendering of the structure, order and broad patterns found among a group of participants. It generates data about human groups in social settings. Quali. Research does not introduce treatments or manipulate variables. It lets the meaning come from the participants. Data collection tools, and data collection method can be adjusted as the research progress.