Applied Research

Introduction to Applied Research.pptx
• Assignment #1: Research Topic Reflection
• Chapter 2 Lester and Hammond.pdf
Assignment #2: Comparing Qualitative & Quantitative Research Approaches
• Qualitative MTSS Article.pdf
• Quantitative MTSS Article.pdf
Assignment #3: Analysis of Pilot Study Article
Pilot Study Article.pdf

All required resources are in the files and uploaded.

Assignment #1
After reading Chapter Two (Hammond & Lester), consider areas in education that interest you for further study.
Consider the following:
Self-Reflection and Interests:
• What are your major interests? What topics excite you academically and personally?
• What major personal experiences do you have related to your field? Have you had relevant experiences that might spark an idea?
• What previous courses were most interesting? What topics and concepts resonated with you?
• What theories and concepts are interesting? Are there any that you would like to explore further?
• What do you want to avoid? What topics or areas of research would you prefer to steer clear of?
• What are your career goals? How does your research topic align with your long-term aspirations?

2. Exploring the Literature and Current Debates:
   • Review recent literature. Look for trends, gaps, and controversies within your field.
   • What are the current discussions in your field? Are there any ongoing debates or unresolved questions?
   • Identify a research gap. Are there areas lacking data or with contradictory findings?
   • What are the latest problems in the field of your topic? What are the pressing issues that researchers are trying to address?
   Assignment Details: In your submission, you will detail two (2) potential research topics ideas. Follow the format below and use APA formatting (1 inch margins, double-spacing, no extra space between paragraphs, in-text citations – if used, title page, etc.).
   For each topic, include:
   Part One: Research Idea – give it a name
   Part Two: Explain why the topic appeals to you and its origin. Use anecdotes, literature references and/or explanations about why this is important to you.
   Part Three: What concerns do you have about this topic? Use a discussion format rather than a bulleted list. Consider how you might overcome the concerns and discuss your ideas.
   Length: Two full pages (one page for each topic)
   Assignment #2
   Directions: Read the two peer reviewed journal articles attached to this assignment. One article is a qualitative Download qualitativeand the other is a quantitative Download quantitativeresearch study. Analyze the studies by completing this chart Download this chart.
   Below is a list of the questions found in the chart that will be guiding your analysis.
3. Goals: What was the goal of the study? Did the researchers seek to test or predict relationships? Did the researchers seek to develop understanding or describe an existing phenomena?
4. Sample Size (n): How many people did they study? How did they select individuals for study?
5. Data: What type of data did they collect?
6. Methodology: How did they collect their data?
7. Role of Researcher: What role did the researcher play in the investigation? Were they an objective observer or did they interact with the phenomena being observed?
8. Results: What type of results did their analysis generate? How are the results reported?
9. Conclusions: What do the researchers use to support their conclusions? How are their conclusions reported?
10. Strengths: What strengths do you see in approaching the topic from each perspective?
11. Limitations: What limitations do you see in approaching the topic from each perspective?

Assignment #3 – Analysis of Pilot Study Article
Module 1-Lambrev & Cruz Research Analysis 2025.docxDownload Module 1-Lambrev & Cruz Research Analysis 2025.docx
Using the linked document, complete an analysis of the Lambrev & Cruz research Download Lambrev & Cruz researchstudy using the questions listed. You can download the form and answer the questions directly into spaces under each question or create a separate document.