Contents: Preface. 1. Identification of an educational research problem. 2. Application of variables in educational research. 3. Research design of the research project. 4. Towards formulating generalisations. 5. General errors in conducting research. 6. Status problems and prospects of educational research in India. Bibliography. Index. This publication titled Major Issues in Educational Research Design, provides readers with an introductory overview of the identification of an educational research problem. Attempts have been made towards understanding the application of variables in educational research. An overview of the significance of research design of the research project is given. The publication attempts towards describing the importance of formulating generalizations general errors in conducting research and status problems and prospects of educational research in India. (jacket)
