Research Fundamentals

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Heavenly Father, we ask that they especially feel your closeness during this time. Give them calm hearts and quiet confidence in the knowledge that you hold them in the palm of your hand. Holy Spirit send them your gifts of wisdom and knowledge. AMEN

The purpose of research is to:

• Advance knowledge

• Increase understanding

• Educate others

• Inform practice

The Focus of Research

• The focus of research refers to what the investigation will be guided by, whether it is a question or a hypothesis.

Question:

• • A question in research includes a problem, which has the intention of being solved through the research being conducted, posed as a question or a statement.

Hypothesis:

• • Alternatively, a hypothesis is a predication statement that will be either proven or disproven through conducting the research.

Class Activity

Preview AT LEAST three previous IRPs and record the following on the worksheet provided:

• What was the focus of the research?

• What was the sample group and size?

• What type of data was collected?

• What sources of data were used?