AN EVALUATION OF RESEARCH METHODS USED IN COMPUTERSCIENCE EDUCATION STUDIES

Abstract

Methodological evaluations have been ef ective in uncovering patterns in researchand enhancing research procedures in various academic fields. Three methodological reviews have been conducted on the developing subject of computer science education research. However, these evaluations were shown to have deficiencies in terms of their dependability and generalizability. This article provides a thorough, trustworthy, and practical summary of the most recent studies on computer science teaching. This
evaluation is important because it provides an opportunity to enhance computer science education practice and tackles the limitations of past methodological reviews. The main focus of our research was to examine the methodological aspects of studies
published in reputable computer science education research forums between 2000and 2005. This investigation included nine specific subquestions. The main purpose of this methodological review is to promote informed discussion about the implementation of computer science education and to establish a strongmethodological foundation for recommendations that will further researchincomputer science education. A sample of 352 articles was randomly selected fromatotal of 1306 computer science education papers published between 2000 and 2005. The sample was chosen in a way that ensures it is representative of the entirepopulation. Coding was conducted on many aspects of the 352 articles, includingtheir general features, report components, study methodologies, research design, independent and dependent variables, as well as mediating/moderating variables analyzed. Statistical processes were also examined. A second assessor coded a total of 53 items for the reliability subsample. When analyzing the results of the study, suggestions are made to enhance the existing body of research on computer scienceeducation.

Kyewords: Evaluation of Research Methods, Computer Science, Education Studies