Review of Application Software Used in Educational Research

Abstract

Technology's role in educational research has grown in significance during the past few years. Many research methods now involve the use of application software, from data collection and analysis to interpretation of findings and writing a research paper. This article provides a review of the application software personally used by the researcher in educational research, focusing on writing tools, writing enhancement software, reference management software, data collection and analysis tools. The article also discusses the software programs and tools that researchers can use to conduct a literature review, such as academic search engines and databases. The article aims to provide educational researchers with a comprehensive review of the role of application software in the research, as well as insights into how application software can be leveraged to improve research outcomes. The benefits and challenges of using application software in educational research were also explored in this article. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of choosing the right software for the research project, as well as acknowledging the potential challenges that may arise when using these tools.