Educational Research
Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research: International Edition
2nd Edition
Published on 5. August 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
640 pages
978-0-13-129345-8 (ISBN)
Description
For Introduction to Educational Research courses.
The only introduction to offer balanced, inclusive, integrated treatment of educational research, this text comprehensively addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with the goal of starting students on the path to doing their own research as well as evaluating the research of others. After an overview of the nature of educational research, eight chapters explore specific steps in the research processfrom identifying a problem through reporting one's findings. Coverage closes with eight research design chaptersexperimental, correlational, survey, grounded theory, ethnography, narrative, mixed methods, and action research.
The only introduction to offer balanced, inclusive, integrated treatment of educational research, this text comprehensively addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with the goal of starting students on the path to doing their own research as well as evaluating the research of others. After an overview of the nature of educational research, eight chapters explore specific steps in the research processfrom identifying a problem through reporting one's findings. Coverage closes with eight research design chaptersexperimental, correlational, survey, grounded theory, ethnography, narrative, mixed methods, and action research.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 253 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
1099 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-129345-8 (9780131293458)
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Content
Part I: AN INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.
1. The Process of Conducting Research.
2. Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches.
Part II: THE STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH.
3. Identifying a Research Problem.
4. Reviewing the Literature.
5. Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses.
6. Collecting Quantitative Data.
7. Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data.
8. Collecting Qualitative Data.
9. Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data.
10. Reporting and Evaluating Research.
Part III: RESEARCH DESIGNS.
11. Experimental Designs.
12. Correlational Designs.
13. Survey Designs.
14. Grounded Theory Designs.
15. Ethnographic Designs.
16. Narrative Research Designs.
17. Mixed Methods Designs.
18. Action Research Designs.
Appendix A: Answers to the Chapter Study Questions.
Appendix B: Determine Size Using Sample Size Tables.
Appendix C: Non-Normal Distribution.
Appendix D: Strategies for Defending a Research Proposal. Glossary. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
1. The Process of Conducting Research.
2. Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches.
Part II: THE STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF RESEARCH.
3. Identifying a Research Problem.
4. Reviewing the Literature.
5. Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses.
6. Collecting Quantitative Data.
7. Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data.
8. Collecting Qualitative Data.
9. Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data.
10. Reporting and Evaluating Research.
Part III: RESEARCH DESIGNS.
11. Experimental Designs.
12. Correlational Designs.
13. Survey Designs.
14. Grounded Theory Designs.
15. Ethnographic Designs.
16. Narrative Research Designs.
17. Mixed Methods Designs.
18. Action Research Designs.
Appendix A: Answers to the Chapter Study Questions.
Appendix B: Determine Size Using Sample Size Tables.
Appendix C: Non-Normal Distribution.
Appendix D: Strategies for Defending a Research Proposal. Glossary. References. Author Index. Subject Index.