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When sociologists plan research in educational settings, they must confront a range of practical considerations that can determine whether the research is even possible. Practical issues are concerned with the feasibility and logistics of carrying out research — the nuts and bolts of getting the study done. In the context of education, these practical issues take on distinctive forms because schools are highly regulated, structured institutions with unique characteristics.
One of the most significant practical issues in educational research is gaining access to schools, colleges, and universities. Unlike studying behaviour in public places, researching education almost always requires the permission of gatekeepers — individuals who have the authority to allow or deny access.
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