To develop knowledge, a study attempts to design and present material so as to allow the findings to be confirmed or revised in subsequent research. Sometimes not all the research can be verified due to the unique nature of the study or population, but can definitely provide insight and possible extensions. Remember, research is a social enterprise, and through public scrutiny a defined body of knowledge emerges with possibly new research questions. To the researcher, empirical means we are guided by evidence obtained by systematic research methods. Evidence is gathered in the form of data.
Data can refer to all data sources.
Rarely can research tell us something where no doubt exists. Theories When you take into account all these characteristics of educational research, the goals of educational research and the importance of scientific inquiry, the ultimate aim is really to generate and verify theory. Theory helps predict and explain natural phenomena. Provide simple explanations of relevant happenings around a problem. Is consistent with both the observed happenings and already established research.