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Basic methods of educational scientific research
The basic methods commonly used in educational science research are observation, investigation, history, experiment, educational action research and educational narrative research.

1 observation method

Observation is a research method that researchers systematically and continuously observe the research object under natural conditions according to certain purposes and plans, and make accurate, specific and detailed records, so as to fully and correctly grasp the situation to be studied. Observation is a basic research method widely used in educational science research.

2. Investigation methods

Under the guidance of educational theory, investigation method is a research method that collects objective data of research objects purposefully, systematically and systematically by means of questionnaires, interviews, works analysis and measurement, and summarizes regular conclusions from them after sorting out and analyzing.

3. Historical laws

Historical method is a research method to study educational science with historical research method. By collecting the historical facts of the occurrence, development and evolution of an educational phenomenon, we can systematically and objectively analyze and study it, thus revealing its development law.

4. Experimental method

Experimental method is a kind of research method to control or create certain conditions reasonably and change the research object artificially according to the research purpose, so as to verify the research hypothesis, explore the causal relationship of education and reveal the law of education work.

5. Educational action research

Educational action research, also known as "teacher action research", refers to teachers' self-reflective exploration with the main purpose of solving specific practical problems in the work situation in the real education and teaching situation, emphasizing the integration of research and activities, so that teachers can learn, think, try and solve problems from the work process.

6. Educational narrative research

Educational narrative research refers to educational research carried out by narrating and telling stories. Through the description and analysis of meaningful campus life, educational and teaching events and practical experience, teachers explore or reveal the educational thoughts, educational theories and educational beliefs hidden behind these lives, events, experiences and behaviors, so as to discover the essence, laws and value significance of education.