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C) SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH RESEARCH TODAY

 Despite the importance of educational research in mathematics, we need realistically evalaute its contributions.

 Many research reports provide; • Contradictory findings • Ambiguous and vague findings 2

In order to solve the real contribution problem in educational research studies we need to identify the origins of ambiguous and vague findings Meta-analysis can be a tool for identifying the origins 3

  Origins: • Bias • Weak organisation (methodology and reportiong) • Inappropriate data collection tools • Inappropriate data analysis • Inappropriate statistics • Misunderstanding the data (data does’nt make sens) ; What can we do to eleminate the weakness of the research?

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D) WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN CONDUCTING GOOD RESEACH?

Identifying a research problem Revieving the literature Specifying a purpose for research Collecting data Analyzing and interpreting the data Reporting and evaluating research 5

E) WHAT ARE THE ETHICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH?

 Respecting audiences and readers  Respecting the rights of participants  Honoring research site  Reporting research fully and honestly 6