Guide to identifying Research Questions in Learning Analytics

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Guide to identifying Research Questions in Learning Analytics

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Dublin City University, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Technological University Dublin

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Teaching & Learning

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Learning Analytics, Student Success

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The value of data lies in answering questions so knowing what question(s) you want to answer is an essential first step. This guide details some of the areas that data can be used to investigate.

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The value of data lies in answering questions so knowing what question(s) you want to answer is an essential first step. This guide details some of the areas that data can be used to investigate.

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Dublin City University, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, and Technological University Dublin (07/08/2026). Guide to identifying research questions in learning analytics. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/guide-to-identifying-research-questions-in-learning-analytics/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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