Educational research refers to systematic inquiry or investigation into issues related to education, teaching and learning processes. It involves collecting data through various methods such as surveys, observations, experiments, and analyzing it to draw conclusions about educational problems or questions. The main goal of educational research is to improve the quality of education by providing evidence-based information that can be used to make informed decisions in educational policy making, curriculum development, teaching practices, and learning strategies. Educational researchers use various theories, models, and frameworks to guide their investigations and generate new knowledge about how people learn, teach, and manage education systems effectively.