The Scientific Approach In Education

1.Educational research is typically divided into two categories ;
a. Quantitative research
b. Qualitative research


2.Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research

                                            Quantitative                                              Qualitative

1. Purpose              To study relationship, cause and effect        To understand Social Phenomene
2. Design               Develop prior to study                                  Evolves during study
3.Approach           Deductive; test theory                                   Inductives; generates theory
4.Tools                  Uses standardized instruments                     Uses face to face interaction
5.Sample               Uses large sample                                         Uses small sample
6. Analysis            Statistical analysis of numeric data              Narrative description and interpretation