Doctorate in Education by Dunster Business School

• Research

a. Scope and Significance

b. Types of Research

c. Research Process

d. Characteristics of Good Research

e. Identifying Research problem

f. Meaning of Sampling Design

g. Steps in sampling

h. Criteria for good sample design

i. Types of Sample Design

j. Probability and non-probability sampling methods

k. Meaning of Measurement

l. Types of scales

 

• Review of Literature

a. Data Collection

b. Types of Data

c. Sources of Data Collection

d. Methods of Data collection

e. Constructing questionnaire

f. Establishing, reliability and validity

g. Data processing

h. Coding, Editing and tabulation of data

i. Meaning of Report writing

j. Types of Report

k. Steps of report writing

i. Precautions for writing report

m. Norms for using Tables

n. Charts and diagram

o. Appendix: - Index, Bibliography

• Meaning and importance of Research
• Types of Research
• Selection and formulation of Research Problem
• Meaning of Research Design
• Need of Research Design
• Features of Research Design
• Inductive, Deductive and Development of models
• Developing a Research Plan
• Exploration, Description, Diagnosis, Experimentation
• Determining Experimental and Sample Designs
• Analysis of Literature Review
• Primary and Secondary Sources
• Web sources
• Critical Literature Review
• Hypothesis
• Different Types of Hypothesis
• Significance
• Development of Working Hypothesis
• Null hypothesis
• Research Methods: Scientific method vs Arbitrary Method
• Logical Scientific Methods: Deductive, Inductive, Deductive-Inductive
• Pattern of Deductive
• Inductive logical process
• Different types of inductive logical methods.

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Research Questions and Hypotheses in Educational Research
c. What is Quantitative Research in Education?
d. Ethical Considerations in Quantitative Educational Research
e. Session Summary

Part 2:

f. Session Overview
g. The Scientific Method in Educational Research
h. Comparing Descriptive, Correlational, and Experimental Research in Education
i. Inductive and Deductive Approaches in Educational Research
j. Constructing Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks
k. Session Summary

Exploring Quantitative Research Design

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Fundamentals of Research Design in Educational Research
c. Key Components of Educational Research Design
d. Characteristics of Rigorous Educational Research Design
e. Session Summary

Part 2:

f. Session Overview
g. Research Design for Experimental Studies in Education
h. Research Design for Quasi-Experimental Studies in Education
i. Research Design for Non-Experimental Studies (Correlational, Longitudinal, and Case Studies)
j. Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of Educational Research Designs
k. Session Summary

Data Collection for Quantitative Educational Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Understanding and Defining Educational Surveys
c. Exploring Survey Research Methods in Education
d. Session Summary

Part 2:

e. Session Overview
f. Questionnaire Development for Educational Studies
g. Designing Effective Questionnaires for Educational Research
h. Constructing and Validating Rating Scales
i. The Art of Asking Meaningful Questions in Educational Research
j. Session Summary

Part 3:

k. Session Overview
l. Best Practices for Conducting Educational Surveys
m. Ethical Considerations in Technology-Based Surveys
n. Session Summary

Measurement and Sampling in Educational Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Understanding Measurement in Education
c. True Score Theory and Measurement Errors in Educational Assessments
d. Evaluating Validity in Educational Measurement
e. Assessing Reliability of Educational Measures
f. Session Summary

Part 2:

g. Session Overview
h. Fundamentals of Sampling in Educational Research
i. Addressing Biases and Challenges in Sampling
j. Probability Sampling Techniques for Educational Research
k. Non-Probability Sampling Strategies in Educational Research
l. Session Summary

Part 3:

m. Session Overview
n. Determining Sample Size for Educational Studies
o. Sampling Distribution and Statistical Inference in Educational Research
p. Demonstrations on Sampling Techniques in Educational Studies
q. Session Summary

Constructing Statistical Models for Educational Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Comparing Means in Educational Data Analysis
c. Understanding ANOVA in Educational Research
d. Types of ANOVA for Educational Research
e. Calculating and Interpreting One-Way ANOVA
f. Session Summary

Part 2:

g. Session Overview
h. Building Statistical Models for Educational Data
i. Role of Moderating and Mediating Variables in Education Research
j. Demonstrations on Mediation and Moderation Analysis
k. Session Summary

Enhancing Statistical Models in Educational Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Understanding Factor Analysis in Educational Research
c. Conducting Factor Analysis for Educational Data
d. Demonstration in R: Factor Analysis for Education
e. Interpreting Factor Scores in Educational Research
f. Session Summary

Part 2:

g. Session Overview
h. Understanding Factorial ANOVA for Education Research
i. Interaction Effects in Factorial ANOVA
j. Calculating and Interpreting Factorial ANOVA in Education
k. Session Summary

Multivariate Analyses in Educational Research

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Multivariate Regression Analysis in Education
c. MANOVA for Educational Research
d. Logistic Regression in Educational Research
e. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) in Educational Studies
f. Tree-Structured Methods in Education Research
g. Conjoint Analysis in Educational Decision-Making
h. Session Summary

Part 2:

i. Session Overview
j. Time Series Analysis in Educational Trends
k. Cluster Analysis in Educational Data Mining
l. Session Summary

Writing a Quantitative Research Paper in Education

Part 1:

a. Session Overview
b. Formatting an Educational Research Project
c. Components of a Quantitative Research Paper in Education
d. Writing the Summary, Background, and Purpose for Educational Research
e. Writing the Literature Review in Educational Research
f. Documenting Research Design and Methodology for Education
g. Presenting Results, Analysis, and Supplementary Findings
h. Outlining Conclusions and Recommendations for Educational Policy
i. Making Appendices for Educational Research
j. Session Summary

Part 2:

k. Session Overview
l. Writing Different Types of Quantitative Research Papers in Education
m. Guidelines for Refining Educational Research Presentations
n. Session Summary

Introduction to Qualitative Research

a. Key Elements of Qualitative Research
b. Writing Qualitative Research Questions
c. Qualitative Research: Theoretical Frameworks and Approaches
d. Steps to Develop a Qualitative Research Proposal
e. Ethics in Qualitative Research and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval
f. Introduction to Research Design Strategies
g. Data Collection and Analysis Strategies
h. Introduction to Research Paradigms in Education
i. Major Aspects of Research Design in Educational Research

Data Collection in Qualitative Research

a. Sources of Evidence in Educational Research: A Comparative Analysis
b. Assessment of Data Collection Methods (Forms, Strengths, and Weaknesses)
c. Principles and Best Practices of Data Collection in Education
d. Sampling Strategies in Educational Qualitative Research
e. Ensuring Reliability, Validity, and Trustworthiness in Educational Research

Interviews, Focus Groups, and Observations

a. Conducting Structured, Semi-Structured, and Unstructured Interviews
b. Designing and Facilitating Focus Groups in Educational Research
c. Participant Observation and Fieldwork in Educational Settings
d. Ethical Considerations in Interviews and Observations
e. Transcription and Documentation Techniques

Introduction to Data Analysis in Qualitative Research

a. An Overview of Data Analysis in Educational Research
b. First Cycle Coding: Methods and Demonstration
c. Second Cycle Coding: Methods and Demonstration
d. The Role of Jottings and Analytic Memoing in Data Interpretation
e. Developing Assertions and Propositions in Educational Research
f. Within-Case and Cross-Case Analysis in Educational Studies

Data Display and Exploration

a. Use of Matrices and Network Displays in Educational Research
b. Timing and Formatting in Data Visualization
c. Extracting Inferences and Drawing Meaningful Conclusions
d. Exploring Fieldwork in Progress for Continuous Analysis
e. Exploring Variables and Themes in Educational Settings
f. Reviewing Reports and Data Representation in Education

Data Analysis Process - Next Steps

a. Describing Participants in Educational Studies
b. Identifying and Describing Variability in Educational Contexts
c. Understanding and Describing Action in Educational Settings
d. Ordering Data by Time and Chronology in Longitudinal Studies
e. Ordering Data by Process in Educational Research
f. Explaining Interrelationships and Change in Educational Contexts
g. Establishing Causal Connections in Educational Research
h. Making Predictions and Generalizations Based on Qualitative Data

Verifying Conclusions

a. Strategies for Integrating Diverse Data Sources in Educational Research
b. Differentiating Data to Enhance Understanding in Educational Studies
c. Identifying and Interpreting Relationships in Educational Data
d. Constructing Coherent Narratives and Theories from Data
e. Testing and Confirming Findings through Multiple Methods
f. Standards for Ensuring Rigor and Quality in Educational Research Conclusions

Writing Reports and the Use of Technology in Qualitative Research

a. Exploring Alternative Methods in Qualitative Educational Research
b. Understanding the Audience and Impact of Qualitative Findings
c. Writing Qualitative Research Reports in APA Format
d. Introduction to Mixed Methods Research in Education
e. The Role of Technology and Digital Tools in Qualitative Data Analysis
f. Innovations in Data Visualization and Reporting in Educational Research