After studying Chapter 1, students will be able to do the following:

1. Name and describe four methods that can be used to seek out answers to important questions
2. Describe the scientific method and how it can be applied to educational research topics
3. Summarize characteristics that define what educational research is and is not
4. Identify and define key terms associated with educational research
5. Identify various methods for conducting educational research
6. List and describe the major steps of the educational research process
7. Articulate the importance of exploring research in your specific discipline
8. Evaluate the perceived importance of educators’ conducting their own research