Final Reflection

What?
All four types of research have a proper place and time that they can be used. Each lends to studies of different situations. The descriptive research will allow one to quickly compare, observe and record behavior. Being able to compare two different groups and measuring their progress is one situation in which the correlation research would be helpful. When one needs to study the cause and effect, one could use the experimental research. This allows control over the variables being studied. The researcher will need to be careful and not allow any human errors or bias opinions to influence their study. Action is one that is harder to do, as the researcher will have to spend time identify the problem area. Then planning how to fix it, fallowed by taking action on their plan. Next, they study the consequences of the action and fallow it by identify the general findings.
So What?
By studying these methods it will allow educators to use the best method to study their hypotheses. These four types of research allow freedom to make the best choice for students. The same method of research will not always be used and by learning about each of them, it will cut down on the study time to discover the best way to tract teaching.
Now What?
By being open to the research both teachers and students will benefit. Educators are always learning new ways to complete tasks. It allows educators to experiment different life situations and concerns. Who knows, maybe a teacher or one of their students will invent a new research method.