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PXGZ 6101 RESEARCH IN EDUCATION 3 CREDITS

Synopsis

This course introduces basic concepts in educational research. It covers problem identification, writing
of objectives and research question as well as other important components in educational research. Students
will learn the different approach in data collection, and relevant statistical produres in processing the data.
Students are required to write a research proposal, to critique on others‟ proposals and to suggest
improvements to the proposals.

Assesment Method : Formative Evaluation (test, assignment, presentation): 60%, Examination: 40%

Medium of Instruction : Malay and English Language

Main References
Ary, D., Jacob, L.C., Razarich, A. & Sorenson, C. K. (2009). Introduction to research in education, (8th. Ed. ).
USA: Wadsworth Publishing.
Gall, M.D, Gall, J. P. & Borg, W. R. (2006). Educational research: An introduction, (8th. Ed.). USA: Allyn &
Bacon.
Cresswell, J. W. (2005) Education research: Planning, conducting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative
research. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
Kerlinger, F. N. (2000). Foundation s of behavioural research. New York: Holt Rinehart & Winston.
Best, J. W. & Kahn, J. V. (1998). Research in education. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

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