International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Educational Research (IJMER)

Methodological and Statistical Errors Found in Science Education Master’s Theses

E-ISSN: 6575-5565

P-ISSN: 3427-2556

DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/1242

In the scientific research process, it is very crucial for researchers to determine methodology of study, to choose appropriate statistical analysis and to report results obtained correctly. In our country, one can confront with many methodological and statistical errors in science education studies. To decrease the number of errors, there is a need for studies reporting kinds of errors and giving recommendations to correct them. With this perspective, the aim of this study is to examine Master's theses written in the field of science education in terms of appropriateness of their methodology and statistical analysis used. In the present study, 30 theses that can be accessed from the National Theses Center of Council of Higher Education are examined. In the study, errors frequently confronted in these theses are exemplified and some recommendations are given to correct these errors. 

Keyword(s) Scientific Research, Statistical Errors, Methodological Errors, Science Education.
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