Types of Educational Research

Experimental research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the effectiveness of a particular teaching method by comparing the results of two or more groups of students who are taught using different methods.

Descriptive research is a type of educational research that is used to describe the current state of a particular educational phenomenon, such as the number of students who are enrolled in a particular school or the average test scores of students in a particular district.

Historical research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the history of a particular educational phenomenon, such as the development of a particular curriculum or the evolution of a particular teaching method.

Action research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the effectiveness of a particular educational intervention in a real-world setting, such as a new teaching method or a new curriculum.

Correlational research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the relationship between two or more variables, such as the relationship between students' test scores and their socioeconomic status.

Theoretical research is a type of educational research that is used to develop new theories or models that can be used to explain educational phenomena.

Evaluation research is a type of educational research that is used to evaluate the effectiveness of a particular educational program or policy.

Qualitative research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the experiences of students or teachers in a particular educational setting.

Technology research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the effectiveness of a particular educational technology.

Policy research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the impact of a particular educational policy on students' achievement.

Motivational research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the relationship between students' learning and their motivation.

Special education research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the effectiveness of a particular teaching method for students with special needs.

Social development research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the impact of a particular educational program on students' social development.

Cultural research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the relationship between students' learning and their culture.

Civic engagement research is a type of educational research that is used to investigate the impact of a particular educational program on students' civic engagement.