Research methodology in education: from problem definition to data analysis.

Abstract

This article aims to present a conceptual discussion on the elements that comprise the methodology of Research in Education, with emphasis on the research problem, the proposed objectives, and the specificity of the investigated theme. Furthermore, we also discuss the main typologies of an interventional nature employed in this context, namely action research, collaborative research, training research, and biographical research. To this end, we draw on different works from the specialized literature to support the arguments constructed throughout this work, with the aim of establishing a symbiotic relationship between all the components of the research that underpin it from a methodological and epistemological point of view. In addition, we point out that the results should be discussed in light of both classic and current academic productions, as this demonstrates how a field of investigation evolves over time. In the final considerations, we highlight the need and importance of scientific research methodology, whether as a curricular component or in academic discussions with peers.