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Reflective experiences are the threads of commonality that bind the elements together.
This course examines research and evaluation methodology, its application to questions in education, and the application of research findings to problems in education. The student will read and critically evaluate research in education, develop a research proposal, and become better prepared for the task of writing a doctoral dissertation or carrying out other research projects. Discuss the philosophical underpinnings of educational research and describe the application of the scientific method. Explain the difference between the quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. Explain the differences among the different methods of research.