Abstract:

This paper first expounds the importance of educational science research methods in enhancing the overall quality of educational research. It then provides a detailed argument that, since the 1980s, scientific and technological advancements in areas such as informatization, digitization, and intelligentization have created the necessary conditions for in-depth exploration of complex educational problems and large-scale data analysis and processing. These developments have in turn driven continuous innovation in educational science research methods, including new approaches to quantitative and qualitative research, technology-driven methodologies, and the rise of mixed methods. On this basis, through a concise analysis of three research cases, this paper demonstrates the pivotal role of the innovation of educational science methods in raising the quality level of educational research and advancing the development of education.

Key words: educational science, research methods, method innovation