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The main objectives of this Postgraduate certificate in Educational Research Methodology are to promote and strengthen the competencies and capabilities of university professors by incorporating the most current teaching tools in higher education. Professors will be able to transmit to their students the motivation required to continue their studies while developing an interest in research, always from a commitment to educational quality.

Throughout the course, they will review the fundamental knowledge of education and teaching to learn the best way to guide and orient students on a daily basis. 

The program stands out for its order and distribution of theoretical material, guided practical examples in all its modules, and motivational and explanatory videos. The material will allow for a simple and clear study into higher education institutions, with a specific focus on educational research methodologies. 

This will introduce students to the main tools and methodological resources of research, which they will then be able to apply in their lessons to make their daily work more didactic, achieving success in their profession, but also in the future of their students.

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This Postgraduate certificate in Educational Research Methodology contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:  

• Practical cases presented by experts in higher education 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice 
• New developments in educational research methodology competencies 
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning 
• A particular focus on innovative methodologies in educational research methodology competencies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

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The teaching staff includes higher education professionals who contribute their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, teachers will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts in the field of educational research with extensive teaching experience. 

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The content has been designed and structured by the best professionals in university teaching, who have extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and who also have extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to teaching. 

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Module 1. Educational Research Methodology

1.1. Basic Notions of Investigation: Science and the Scientific Method

1.1.1. Definition of the Scientific Method 
1.1.2. Analytical Method 
1.1.3. Synthetic Method 
1.1.4. Inductive Method
1.1.5. Cartesian Thought
1.1.6. Rules of the Cartesian Method 
1.1.7. Methodical Doubt
1.1.8. The First Cartesian Principle
1.1.9. Induction Procedures According to J. Mill Stuart 

1.2. The General Process of Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Focus

1.2.1. Epistemological Assumptions
1.2.2. Approach to Reality and the Object of Study
1.2.3. Subject-Object Relationship
1.2.4. Objectivity
1.2.5. Methodological Processes
1.2.6. Integration of Methods 

1.3. Research Paradigms and Methods Derived from These

1.3.1. How Do Research Ideas Arise? 
1.3.2. What to Research in Education? 
1.3.3. Research Problem Statement
1.3.4. Background, Justification and Research Objectives
1.3.5. Theoretical Foundation
1.3.6. Hypotheses, Variables and Definition of Operational Concepts
1.3.7. Choosing a Research Design
1.3.8. Sampling in Quantitative and Qualitative Studies

1.4. Phases and Stages of Qualitative Research

1.4.1. Phase 1: Conceptual Phase
1.4.2. Phase 2: Planning and Design Phase
1.4.3. Phase 3: Empirical Phase
1.4.4. Phase 4: Analytical Phase
1.4.5. Phase 5: Diffusion Phase 

1.5. Types of Quantitative Research

1.5.1. Historical Research
1.5.2. Correlation Research 
1.5.3. Case Studies
1.5.4. "Ex Post Facto" Research of Completed Events 
1.5.5. Quasi-Experimental Research 
1.5.6. Experimental Research 

1.6. Phases and Stages of Qualitative Research 

1.6.1. Phase 1: Preparation Phase 
1.6.2. Phase 2: Field Phase 
1.6.3. Phase 3: Analytical Phase 
1.6.4. Phase 4: Informative Phase 

1.7. Types of Qualitative Research 

1.7.1. Ethnography 
1.7.2. Grounded Theory 
1.7.3. Phenomenology 
1.7.4. The Biographical Method and Life History 
1.7.5. The Case Study 
1.7.6. Content Analysis 
1.7.7. Examination of Speech 
1.7.8. Participatory Action Research 

1.8. Techniques and Instruments for Collecting Quantitative Data 

1.8.1. The Structured Interview 
1.8.2. The Structured Questionnaire 
1.8.3. Systematic Observation 
1.8.4. Attitude Scales 
1.8.5. Statistics 
1.8.6. Secondary Sources of Information 

1.9. Techniques and Instruments for Collecting Qualitative Data

1.9.1. Unstructured Interview 
1.9.2. In Depth Interview
1.9.3. Focus Groups
1.9.4. Simple, Unregulated and Participant Observation
1.9.5. Vidal Stories
1.9.6. Diaries
1.9.7. Content Analysis
1.9.8. The Ethnographic Method 

1.10    Data Quality Control

1.10.1. Requirements for a Measuring Instrument
1.10.2. Processing and Analysis of Quantitative Data

1.10.2.1. Validation of Quantitative Data
1.10.2.2. Statistics for Data Analysis
1.10.2.3. Descriptive Statistics
1.10.2.4. Inferential Statistics

1.10.3. Processing and Analysis of Qualitative Data

1.10.3.1. Reduction and Characterization
1.10.3.2. Clarify, Refine and Compare
1.10.3.3. Programs for Qualitative Analysis of Textual Data

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