New IGNOU MES-54 Help Book Methodology of Educational Research in English – M.ED Education Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Educational Research
Methods of Acquiring Knowledge
Educational Research: Meaning, Types, Scope, and Limitations
Research Paradigm: Quantitative Research
Research Paradigm: Qualitative Research

Block 2 – Research Problem
Survey, Review and Importance of Related Literature
Selection, Definition and Evaluation of Research Problem
Hypothesis: Meaning, Types, Characteristics, and Testing of Hypotheses
Preparation of the Research Proposal

Block 3 – Data Collection and Analysis
Sampling Methods
Tools of Research-I
Tools of Research-II

Block 4 – Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Types of Data: Quantitative and Qualitative
Analysis of Quantitative Data: Descriptive Statistics
Analysis of Quantitative Data: Inferential Statistics (Parametric)
Analysis of Quantitative Data: Inferential Statistics (Non-Parametric)
Analysis of Qualitative Data

Block 5 – Methods of Research
Philosophical and Historical Research
Descriptive Research (Including Case Study)
Experimental Research
Ex-Post Facto Research
Action Research

Block 6 – Research Report and Dissemination
Meaning and Scope of Research Report
Formats of Research Reports
Presentation of Tables and Figures in the Research Report
Editing, Footnotes, References, Bibliography
Dissemination of Research Findings