Basis and principles of qualitative and quantitative research.
Science, paradigms, theoretical methods of science, inductive and deductive approaches.
Topic-problem-research question.
Constructs and concepts, role of hypotheses, validity of research.
Types of basic research plans, comparison of qualitative and quantitative procedures.
Ethical aspects of research.
Research sample selection. Techniques and tools for quantitative data acquisition, reliability.
Qualitative research, case studies in special education
Interpretation of analysis results. Research report results.