Research Method in International Comparative Education
Keywords:
Research method, international comparative education, Qualitative research, quantitative researchAbstract
The purpose of this research was to review research methodology in international comparative education. The objectives of this research were: (a) to identify the different research approaches adopted in education across the world. (b) to find the best method of research for particular phenomena. This was a qualitative study that examined the different research approaches used around the world, which methods are used when, what the different components of research are, and how they are being used in education around the world. The various components of this main research are examined. Comparative research is examined to see how it proves beneficial. Or there are flaws in it. It is concluded that if we compare anything with another thing, there is a clear difference. Therefore, quantitative research is very important in education.
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