Introduction: Research is a key to community development, so that any movement without the support of scientific and rational investigation does not become possible. In this regard, the most important factor in raising the research skills of students and scientific research are students and their scientific and practical capabilities.
Methodology: This study aimed to prioritize scientific skills to carry out scientific research on graduate students in physical education. the study method was descriptive survey. The study consisted of all incoming graduate students 2014 Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences of Tehran University. Samples were gathered by cluster sampling, 50 students were selected among all students of physical education. The data collecting tool was questionnaire which its validity was confirmed by 11 professors, reliability was measured through Cronbach's alpha (0.93). Binomial test was applied to investigate hypothesis.
Results: Research skills were measured through 35 items within 7 dimensions in 5-point Likert scale. Priorities were measured using 42 binomial test with cut-off point (2,3). The The greatest weakness perceived were constructing a questionnaire, encoding data from qualitative research, formulation of questions for an interview, qualitative data interpretation, finding appropriate statistical test, using appropriate statistical software for data analysis and Interpretation of analytical data respectively. In general, the dimension of analyzing data appeared to be the greatest weakness.
Discussion: In general, it can be said that universities should consider research skills of graduate students of physical education to plan and organize more accurately. Organizing training programs and applied research workshops lead to promote scientific research and research skills among students to achieve better quality. Students will also have to understand skills and prioritize them in line with their courses in order to strengthen skills.