Objectives of Educational Research:
Exploration:
It is focused on describing the nature of something
that previously was unknown; it is also used when the researcher tries
to understand the specifics of some phenomenon or some situation to develop tentative
hypotheses or generalization about it.
Exploration:
It attempting to learn
about and generate ideas about phenomena) is especially important in the early
phases of research because researchers must generate ideas about phenomena
before additional research can progress.
Description:
It refers to attempting to
describe the characteristics of a phenomenon. Description is one of the most basic activities in research. It
might simply involve observing a phenomenon and recording what one sees.
Explanation:
It attempts to show how and
why a phenomenon operates as it does.
Prediction:
It
is prediction or attempting to predict or forecast a phenomenon. A researcher is able to make a prediction when certain
information that is known in advance can be used to determine what will happen
at a later point in time. Sometimes predictions can also be made from research
studies in which the primary focus is on explanation. That is, when researchers
determine cause-and-effect operation (explanations), the can use this information
to form predictions.
Influence:
It attempts to apply
research to make certain outcomes occur. This objective refers to the application of research knowledge rather
than the generation of research knowledge. It refers to the application
of previous research to control various aspects of the world.