DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS The student will complete 2 Discussions in th

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The student will complete 2 Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at least 400 words. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation in 7th edition APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, etc.
Textbook:
Gall, M. D., Gall, J. P., & Borg, W. R. (2007). Educational Research: An Introduction. 8th ed. Allyn & Bacon, Inc. ISBN: 9780205488490
Thread: Read Chapters 1 & 2. The textbook addresses the concept of theory-based research. The authors state that, in order to produce an outstanding research study, researchers must conduct a review of the literature and formulate a research problem that will test a theory. Sir Isaac Newton, the famous physicist and mathematician, stated, “If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” Newton’s scientific discoveries were based on the prior works of eminent men such as Galileo and Copernicus.
• What do you think is meant by a gap in the literature, and how can Newton’s words guide you in finding a gap in the literature?
• The Bible reminds us in Colossians 2:8 (NIV) not to let deceptive philosophy or theories take us captive. Do you think this verse apply to us as Christians when conducting theory-based research?