D efine theory and e xplain its importance to scientific inquiry. I dentify the characteristics of educational research. Compare quantitative and qualitative educational research in terms of u nderlying assumptions, p urpose, and m ethodology. D efine basic, applied, and evaluation research, give examples of each, and d ifferentiate them in terms of topic, purpose, generalizability, and intended use. I dentify the limitations of educational research in concept and practice.
D escribe the relationships between theory, scientific inquiry, research, and research methods.
Limitations Often based on an idealized past. Can be distant from current realities and the complexities associated with them. Authorities may be in disagreement among themselves. Highly susceptible to individual bias. Unable to check accuracy.