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Educational research methods

Use the sections below to find out more about planning and executing educational research.

Educational research methods

The nature of educational research

Important principles to think about when considering educational research

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Planning and preparation for a successful project

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Approaches and paradigms in educational research

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Methods in educational research

Practical introductions to methods that you might use

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Analysing and writing up your research

How to draw robust conclusions from your data and present it appropriately

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