Systematic reviews aim to retrieve and synthesize existing research. This book describes the process of conducting systematic reviews in educational research and can be used by any social or behavioral scientist who is interested in research synthesis through systematic reviews.
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A straightforward approach for scholars new or familiar with systematic reviews. I felt invigorated to grab a team and begin work on a review after reading this text. -- Audrey Conway Roberts This book is a perfect step-by-step guide to performing systematic reviews, providing examples in easily accessible and engaging ways. -- Heather L. Walter The text is well written with simple research language. It provides a sound foundation for establishing systematic reviews. -- Amani Zaier The practical approaches presented in this book will be beneficial for doctoral students who need a roadmap to get going on their dissertation activities. The step-by-step outlines, guidance, and reference tables give the entire process a high level of systematization, thus increasing efficiency and transparency for all involved. -- Kristina Lynne Robinson
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Höhe: 231 mm
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978-1-0719-0753-5 (9781071907535)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Dr. Florence Martin is a Professor of Learning, Design and Technology at North Carolina State University. She received her Doctorate and Master's degrees in Educational Technology from Arizona State University. Dr. Martin engages in research to create transformative learning experiences through effective design and integration of online and digital teaching and learning innovations. In recent years, she has researched on the design of online learning environments and cybersecurity education. She has conducted several systematic reviews in educational technology and teaches a course on systematic reviews of research in addition to teaching various educational technology topics. More details can be found at https://florencemartin.wordpress.ncsu.edu/about-me/
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Systematic Review of Research
1.1 Purpose of Systematic Review of Research
1.2 Processes for Conducting Systematic Reviews of Research
1.3 DISCAR Process
1.4 Supporting Resources
1.5 Benefits of Systematic Reviews of Research
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Reflection Questions
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2: Methodologies to Advance Secondary Research
2.1 Summary and Advocacy Argument
2.2 Methodologies that advance Secondary Research
2.3 Journals that publish Systematic Reviews in Education
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Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Designing a Systematic Review of Research
3.1 Design Process and Frameworks to guide the review
3.2 Design Aspects for Systematic Review
3.3 Resource Exploration and Planning
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Reflection Questions
Chapter Summary
Chapter 4: Including and Excluding Studies in a Systematic Review of Research
4.1 Importance of Developing Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
4.2 Various Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
4.3 Various Strategies to Develop and Adapt inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
4.4 Bias in Inclusion and Exclusion and Strategies to Reduce Them
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Reflection Questions
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5: Searching and Screening during Systematic Review of Research
5.1 Importance of Searching and Screening
5.2 Search Strategies
5.3 Screening Process
5.4 Using PRISMA
5.5 Enhancing Fidelity and Reducing Bias in Searching and Screening
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Reflection Questions
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Chapter 6: Coding Studies during Systematic Review of Research
6.1 Importance of Developing, Adapting, and Sharing the Coding Protocol
6.2 Strategies for Designing a Coding Protocol
6.3 Coding Process
6.4 Technologies for Coding
6.5 Strategies to Reduce Coding Bias
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Reflection Questions
Chapter Summary
Chapter 7: Analyzing and Synthesizing Studies in Systematic Reviews of Research
7.1 Importance of Analysis and Synthesis
7.2 Appraising the Quality of Primary Research
7.3 Publication Patterns and Research Trends
7.4 Methods to Analyze and Synthesize Qualitative and Quantitative Data
7.5 Providing a Critical Interpretation during synthesis
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Chapter 8: Reporting Findings in Systematic Review of Research
8.1 Strategies to Report Findings and Discussion
8.2 Creating Tables and Visuals to Report Findings
8.3 Using A Critical Lens When Reporting Findings and In Discussion
8.4 Providing Implications for various stakeholders
8.5 Disclosing limitations of the systematic review
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Chapter 9: Technologies for Systematic Review of Research
9.1 Using Technologies during Systematic Reviews
9.2 Technologies for Searching
9.3 Technologies for Data Management
9.4 Technologies for Screening
9.5 Technologies for Coding or Data Extraction
9.6 Technologies for Analysis and Reporting
9.7 Technologies for Collaboration
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Chapter 10: Ethical Considerations, Guidelines and Future Outlook for Systematic Reviews of Research
10.1 Review of the DISCAR Process
10.2 Ethical Considerations
10.3 Guidelines for Authors, Reviewers and Editors
10.4 Future Outlook for Systematic Reviews of Research
Final Thoughts
Practice Activity
Reflection Questions
Chapter Summary
Conclusion
References
Index
