This course introduces students to the needs and functions of research in Education.  Topics covered include definition and purpose of research; basic and applied research; characteristics of research; ethics in research; techniques in research; quantitative and qualitative research; research process; problem identification; formulation of hypothesis; identification of variables, validity in research; literature review; tools for data collection; sampling methods; statistical tools for data analysis and interpretation; writing research proposal and report; dissemination of research findings.  The course will run up to the inter-semester session to allow for data collection and analysis.