Course Description
This introductory course provides a comprehensive foundation in social science research methodology, with a particular emphasis on its application in science and mathematics education. It moves beyond a simple overview of research methods to help students develop a practical approach to conducting educational research. The course covers key concepts in behavioral research and introduces various applied research designs. Students gain hands-on experience by conducting field trips and analyzing the resulting data using basic statistical techniques. Through this process, students develop skills in data collection, analysis, and scientific reporting of findings. The goal is to cultivate a research philosophy that is both informed by current academic practices and grounded in the student’s own evolving understanding of the field.