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Methodology of Educational Research and Statistics

Notes 2.1 Classification of Educational Research
It is clear from the educational research that classification of educational researchers can be done
through different types. Main classifications are as follows—
Contribution Point of View: Educational researches can be divided into two categories from
contribution point of view.
1. Basic or Fundamental Research: New concept is developed by these research work. Implementation
of new theories, research of new facts, and establishment of new facts takes place Knowledge field
is developed through fundamental research, from the point of view of objective they can be divided
into three groups.
(a) The implementation of new theories and laws is done through experimental research work.
Same is done rough survey –research.
(b) New facts are discovered through historical research. In which past is studied and basis on
that we try to understand the present.
(c) The establishment of new facts and values through philosophical research theory of education.
Principle of education is developed through philosophical researches.
2. Action Research – From these types of research local works problems are studied through which
improvement and development in the process of education is done Improvement of knowledge is
not done through this. They are also called experimental approach research.
Research Approaches: Two types of approaches are used in research works for the study of facts—
Longitudinal approach and Cross–sectional approach.
1. Longitudinal Approach: This word has been taken from botany. When a plant is studied from
semination till it generates fruits, then it is called longitudinal approach. This is also called dimension,
because in study the time is the main component this approach is used in historical, unit and genetic
related research methods.
2.Cross-Rational Approach: This word is also taken from botany when study of a stem, leaves or root
or any other form of part of a plant is to be alone the part of the plant is studied after cross- sectional
approach that past, then it is called cross-rationing, there is no importance of time. This approach is
used in experimental and survey methods.

Example The study of “Teacher-Education emergence reasons” will be done from
cross- sectional approach. Study of new concepts in faculty education will
done by cross-sectional approach.

Precision in Research Findings
In point of correctness results of research are divided into two categories :
1. Experimental Research
2. Non-experimental Research.
Experimental researches are accurate because qualities of control, accuracy and observations are kept
in mind. The results Non-experimental researches are less accurate, because measures are not accurate
and control of observation is also not possible.

2.2 Functions of Education Research

Following are the main functions of educational research;
1. The main function of educational research is to improve educational process and to develop
it. This work is done through educational process.

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