This module introduces students to the need and functions of research in education. Topics to be covered will include definition and purpose of research, the characteristics of educational research, types of research, ethics in research, techniques in research, quantitative and qualitative research, research process, problem identification, formulation of hypothesis, identification of variables, validity and reliability 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.