Educational research is a type of systematic investigation that applies empirical methods to solving challenges in education. It adopts rigorous and well-defined scientific processes to gather and analyze data for problem-solving and knowledge advancement. Why educational research is conducted? The purpose of educational research is to develop new knowledge about the teaching-learning situation to improve educational practice. Research in education has enabled significant progress to be made in curriculum development and reform, educating learners with difficulties, understanding the individual differences and preferences and in adapting methods of instruction to the needs of individual learners. According to “Assistant Professor of Project Management, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Wisdom is knowledge rightly applied. Conducting research is all about gaining wisdom. It can be an exciting part of a college student’s educational journey — be it a simple research paper, thesis, or dissertation”

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M. Faisal Hashmi
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Nida
Course Code
Edu-502
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B.Ed. 2nd
Semester
Title
Educational Research
University of Agriculture Faisalabad

2. 1. Why is educational research conducted?
What is Educational Research?
Educational research is a type of systematic investigation that applies empirical methods to solving challenges in
education. It adopts rigorous and well-defined scientific processes to gather and analyze data for problem-solving
and knowledge advancement.
Purpose of Educational Research
The primary purpose of educational research is to expand the existing body of knowledge by providing solutions
to different problems in pedagogy while improving teaching and learning practices. Educational researchers also
seek answers to questions bothering learner motivation, development, and classroom management.
Characteristics of Education Research
• While educational research can take numerous forms and approaches, several characteristics define its
process and approach. Some of them are listed below:
• It sets out to solve a specific problem.
• Educational research adopts primary and secondary research methods in its data collection process. This
means that in educational research, the investigator relies on first-hand sources of information
and secondary data to arrive at a suitable conclusion.
• Educational research relies on empirical evidence. This results from its largely scientific approach.
• Educational research is objective and accurate because it measures verifiable information.
• In educational research, the researcher adopts specific methodologies, detailed procedures, and analysis
to arrive at the most objective responses.
• Educational research findings are useful in the development of principles and theories that provide better
insights into pressing issues.
• This research approach combines structured, semi-structured, and unstructured questions to gather
verifiable data from respondents.
• Many educational research findings are documented for peer review before their presentation.
• Educational research is interdisciplinary in nature because it draws from different fields and studies
complex factual relations.
Why educational research is conducted?
The purpose of educational research is to develop new knowledge about the teaching-learning situation to
improve educational practice. Research in education has enabled significant progress to be made in curriculum
development and reform, educating learners with difficulties, understanding the individual differences and
preferences and in adapting methods of instruction to the needs of individual learners. Educational research is
crucial to the overall advancement of different fields of study and learning, as a whole. Data in educational

3. research can be gathered via surveys and questionnaires, observation methods, or interviews – structured,
unstructured, and semi-structured. Educational research refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data
related to the field of education.
2. Write down any five statements with reference regarding educational research.
According to experts, here are the reasons why research is important in the field of education.
1. According to “Assistant Professor of Project Management, Harrisburg University of Science
and Technology Wisdom is knowledge rightly applied. Conducting research is all about gaining
wisdom. It can be an exciting part of a college student’s educational journey — be it a simple
research paper, thesis, or dissertation”.
2. According to “Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness, Harrisburg University of Science
and Technology Research gives us better knowledge workers There is a tremendous value for
our society from student participation in scientific research. At all levels – undergraduate,
master’s, and Ph.D. —students learn the scientific method that has driven progress since the
Enlightenment over 300 years ago”.
3. According to “Board Certified Family Physician | Education Consultant,
Limened Research plays a critical role in education as a guide for effective practices, policies, and
procedures in our schools. Evidence-based practice, which involves educators intentionally engaging
in instructional practices and programs with strong evidence for positive outcomes from
methodologically sound research, is essential to ensure the greatest probability of achieving desired
student outcomes in schools. It helps educators have greater confidence to help students achieve
outcomes
4. According to Teacher and Owner, GCSE Masterclass It enables people to discover different
ideas Research is crucial to education. It enables people to discover different ideas, viewpoints,
theories, and facts. From there, they will weigh up the validity of each theory for themselves.
5. Education Technology Expert | Founder, My eLearning World It’s the most important tool
for expanding our knowledge Research is an integral part of education for teachers and students
alike. It’s our most important tool for expanding our knowledge and understanding of different
topics and ideas. Educators need to be informed about the latest research to make good
decisions and provide students with quality learning opportunities. Research provides educators
with valuable information about how students learn best so they can be more effective
teachers. It also helps us develop new methods and techniques for teaching and allows
educators to explore different topics and ideas in more detail.