SOURCES OF RESEARCH PROBLEMS AND THEIRSTATEMENT TheoryA very common source for a research problem is a theory that has implications for educational practice. Think about the theories you have been studying in your subject area. What is a theory? McMillan (1996) defines a theory as a set of propositions that explain the relationship among observed… Read More »
Characteristics of ResearchResearch as a purposeful activity to increase knowledge and understandingof phenomena has some characteristics . Understanding these characteristicswill help you to know more about what research in education is. Leedy (1974) pointed out that research has, at least, seven characteristics. Thecharacteristics are described below. (a) Research begins with a question, an issue o,r… Read More »
Which of the following statements about measurement and assessment is true?a. Measurement is continuous but assessment is than at the end of instructionb. Measurement involves the people but assessment is than by the teacher onlyc. Measurement involves figures only and assessment involves words onlyd. Measurement provides data for assessment Which of the following definitions is… Read More »