Research Process & Methodology

This comprehensive video lecture series provides students with a structured exploration of the research process, spanning from initial conception to the final stages of publication.

Grades 8 - 12

This video lecture series is generously funded by the U.S. Department of Education and can be accessed free of charge to teachers and students. We do ask that you fill out a request form to access the series.

Aims & Approaches to Research

Research Design〰️

Sampling Techniques

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Ethical Principles

Reliability & Validity

Research Instruments

Literature Review

Research Reporting

Applying the Scientific Method

Aims & Approaches to Research Research Design〰️ Sampling Techniques Data Collection Data Analysis Ethical Principles Reliability & Validity Research Instruments Literature Review Research Reporting Applying the Scientific Method

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Each high school course contains the “Overarching SEPs for Inquiry Extension of Labs” that provides guidance for scientific investigations in all courses

Ask questions to generate hypotheses for scientific investigations based on empirical evidence and observations and/or ask questions to clarify or refine models, explanations, or designs.

Plan and conduct controlled scientific investigations to produce data to answer questions, test hypotheses and predictions, and develop explanations or evaluate design solutions, which require the following:

Identify dependent and independent variables and appropriate controls.
Select and use appropriate tools or instruments to collect data and represent data in an appropriate form.
Analyze and interpret various types of data sets, using appropriate mathematics, in order to verify or refute the hypothesis or determine an optimal design solution.
Construct an explanation of observed relationships between variables.
Communicate scientific and/or technical information in various formats