SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Any
method of solving a problem scientifically following some logical steps may be
called as scientific method. It is one of the most important contribution of
science and the students should be trained in the method of tracking puzzling
problems.
STEPS IN SCIENTIFIC METHOD
1) Sensing
a problem
A
problem is a felt difficulty. so the problem is sensed. it must require
reflective thinking and fosters group work. the need capabilities and
intelligence of students are to be satisfied.
2) Defining
a problem
The
problem is defined clearly. The keywords
in the statement of the problem which may help in the better understanding of
the problem.
3) Analysis
of the problem
The
key words in the problem give due to the study of the problem. these key words are helpful in properly
locating the relevant information.
4) Collecting
the data
Analysis
of the problem would help to collect the relevant data or evidences bearing
upon the problem. These could be gathered by reading books, making field trips,
performing experiences and discussing with experts etc..
5) Interpreting
the data
After
collecting data these have to be critically examined with respect to relevance,
appropriateness, clarity etc. surplus items may be discarded and incomplete
ones refined or completed. Lot of practices is required for organizing data
looking into similarities and differences.
6) Formulation
of hypotheses
Having
interpreted and organized data tentative solutions are formulated.
7) Selecting
and testing most likely hypothesis
By
careful scrutiny of the data the most likely hypothesis is accepted by
rejecting the others. The selected hypothesis tested experimentally.
8) Drawing
conclusions and generalizations
The
tested hypothesis is accepted leads to the conclusion to be formed.
generalization can be made if similar sets of experiments also show the same
result.
9) Applications
of generalization to new situations
The
generalizations regarding feasible solution to a given problem are then applied
in new practical situations.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Educational
research as nothing but cleansing of educational process .educational research is to solve the educational problems
in systematic and scientific manner, it is to understand explain, predict and
control human behavior.
STEPS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
1)
Identifying the gap in knowledge
The researcher on the
basis of experience and observation for realizes that some students in the
class do not perform well in the examination. So poses an unanswered question.
2) Identifying
the causes
On the basis of
experiences, observations and review of related literatures the causes of the
problem can be defined.
3) Stating
the goals
By analyzing the
anxiety with the academic performance differences in the anxiety of the student
teacher states the goals of the students.
4) Formulating
hypotheses
Base on the analysis of
goals and study hypotheses is formed.
5) Testing
the hypotheses
The researcher uses
statistical tools to verify and test the hypothesis of the study.
6) Interpreting
the findings
Researcher tries to
find out whether the result is correct or not. For this comparing process is
carried out.
7) Comparing
the findings with prior researcher findings
Researcher tries to
find out whether the result is correct or not .For this comparing process is
carried out.
8) Modifying
theory
From the comparison the
defects are identified by the researcher and according to these, researcher
modify the theory.
9) Asking
questions
Researcher can start
with a fresh topic of research for new invention among students.
Science is helps to
find out the truth behind the phenomenon. Scientist uses an empirical approach
for data collection and rational approach for development of the theory.
Researcher shows a way to solve problems scientifically. Being systematic and
methodological, it is treated as science.
Educational research tries to makes the educational process more
scientific. All the three aspects
science, education and educational research have truth as a common basis, more
or less, they need exactness and precision while solving a problem. Science and
research go hand in hand to hand out solution of the problem.
Let us summaries this
discussion with GOOD’S thoughts-
If we wish wisdom, we must expect
science. If we wish in increase in wisdom, we must expect research
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