In Traditional Research, you want to identify a problem and explain why that problem is important. Then you conduct several literature reviews to learn how other researchers have tackled that problem. Then you develop a question and hypothesis about said problem. After this you create an experiment with methods and practices that other researchers have validated as working models. You then go forward and implement your data collecting model. Next, the researcher will analyze their qualitative or quantitative (or both) data to derive meaning from the experiment. Lastly, you evaluate and share the results to prove the validity of your experiment.

In this report, I surveyed several of anonymous individuals from all over the world and had them answer a series of question regarding their experiences with using educational video games. A lot of studies about educational video games where conducted only within the last decade. I wanted to gather some data on how people who attended grade school from 1985-2005 perceived educational videos games while in school.

In this report, I conducted an experiment that focused on the effects on game based learning based on students who had good grades in math and those with bad grades in math. I wanted to see which group of students had a more positive effect when playing the math based video game. I utilized a mixed methods approach when conducting this research. I had my participants take surveys before and after their video game session. I also performed observation during their time playing them game. Given my approach my results proved that students already performing well in the subject had a more positive experience playing the math based video game.