Eva M. Romera|MARY ANN P. PACULAN|IRISH D. GALULUDAN|MARIBEL Y. GALWAK|FREDA U. ALACDES
SIGNIFICANCE OF BASIC STATISTICS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH: GRADUATE STUDENT PERSPECTIVES
Baguio Central University|Baguio Central University|Baguio Central University
research study utilized descriptive research design employing questionnaire investigate perception comprehension basic statistics educational research among graduate postgraduate students baguio central universitydeveloped input primary secondary sources questionnaire administered 86 students enrolled statistics research courses first semester school year 20232024analysis data revealed widespread recognition significant role basic statistics educational research respondents emphasizing importance various aspects including research conduct method selection decisionmaking outcome evaluationfurthermore statistics emerged vital tool education facilitating improvements teaching methods student progress monitoring resource allocation policy impact assessmenthowever notable gaps identified lack emphasis practical application theoretical understanding challenges selecting appropriate statistical tools insufficient integration statistical skills educational programsaddressing gaps imperative ensure graduates possess necessary statistical literacy effecti engagement educational research evidencebased decisionmaking field education