Mathematics education

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
OF RESEARCH IN
MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION

2. Meaning of Research
 Research means search for
knowledge
 It aims at finding out the truth
 Way of thinking ,Critically examining
aspects of daily life
 Fact finding process
 A moment from known to unknown

3. Definition
“Research is a systematized effort to gain
new knowledge”
- Redman and Mory

4. PURPOSE FOR RESEARCH
 For the quality of life to progress
 To provide solution to a problems
 For the scientific and technological
advancement of the new millennium
 To predict , plan and control
 To contribute to personal needs
 To test or disapprove a theory

6. Scope of research
 Throws light on risks and uncertainty
 Identify alternative courses of action
 Helps in economic use of resources
 Helps in project identification
 Solves investment problems
 Solves pricing problems
 Solves allocation problems
 Solves decision making issues
 Solves various operational and planning problems

7.  Provides the basis for all the government policies in our economic system
 Helps social scientists in studying social relationship and in seeking answers
to various social problems