Over the course of the last eight weeks, I have learned a lot about research, more specifically, all that it entails. I have learned about the different types of research, different methods to collect data, and how to ensure that my research is valid. I don't think that I really understood all that must take place in order to conduct a study.
Developing a research simulation really put things into perspective for me, helping me understand the time and effort that goes into developing a research question, selecting a focus group, choosing a type or types of research to conduct, bringing in outside help if needed, choosing methods to collect data and analyzing it in a way that is not bias and valid. After all of that is done, you then have to write your findings and publish them. This makes me really appreciate research studies much more, knowing the hard work that it takes to get answers to our questions.
I think it's important for myself, as a early childhood professional, to understand the research process. This makes me more educated on my field of profession, helps me choose valid research to get knowledge from in the future, and allows me to have the knowledge to educate others in the future, which is very important as I am a preschool director and leader.
Cassie, I agree we all have learned some important information about research over the past eight weeks.Thanks for all your support during this course.
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