While professional development is important for educators, it is not a primary purpose of educational research.

The ultimate goal of educational development is to improve the quality of teaching and learning, leading to better student outcomes.

Correlational research is often used to examine the relationship between variables without establishing cause-and-effect.

Data analysis involves summarizing, describing, testing, and identifying patterns in data to draw meaningful conclusions.

Experiments are not typically used as a data collection method in educational research, as they involve manipulating variables to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Research ethics are essential to ensure the ethical treatment of participants, the validity of findings, and compliance with regulations.

Disseminating research findings is not a key component of the research process itself, but rather a subsequent step in sharing the results with the broader community.

Theory plays a multifaceted role in educational research, providing a foundation for understanding, guiding research design, and generating hypotheses.

Mixed methods design is not a distinct type of educational research design, but rather an approach that combines qualitative and quantitative methods.

A literature review serves multiple purposes, including identifying knowledge gaps, developing a theoretical framework, and justifying the need for the research study.

Meta-analysis is a statistical technique used to combine the results of multiple studies, rather than a common data analysis method in individual research studies.

Validity and reliability are essential for ensuring the accuracy, trustworthiness, and usefulness of research findings.

Historical research is not a common type of educational research study, as it focuses on examining past events rather than contemporary educational issues.

Educational evaluation aims to assess effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and inform decision-making in education.

While social media can be used to share research findings, it is not a common or formal method of research dissemination in educational research.