Educational Research Pearson New International Edition, plus MyEducationLab without eText
10th Edition
Published on 30. October 2013
Book
Mixed media product
978-1-4479-6815-3 (ISBN)
Description
For a senior-level undergraduate course or a graduate-level course in educational research
A straightforward text focused on building skills needed by competent consumers and producers of educational research
The authors of this text help students acquire the skills and knowledge required of competent consumers and producers of educational research. Students aren't mystified by theoretical and statistical jargon. Instead, through practical examples and a light (often funny) tone, students are taught how to read and perform research. The new edition includes a Digital Research Tools for the 21st Century feature that introduces novel tools and methods researchers can use to make the process of doing research easier or more efficient.
A straightforward text focused on building skills needed by competent consumers and producers of educational research
The authors of this text help students acquire the skills and knowledge required of competent consumers and producers of educational research. Students aren't mystified by theoretical and statistical jargon. Instead, through practical examples and a light (often funny) tone, students are taught how to read and perform research. The new edition includes a Digital Research Tools for the 21st Century feature that introduces novel tools and methods researchers can use to make the process of doing research easier or more efficient.
More details
Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1090 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4479-6815-3 (9781447968153)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
PART I INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research
Chapter 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic
Chapter 3 Reviewing the Literature
Chapter 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
Chapter 5 Selecting a Sample
Chapter 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments
PART II QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Chapter 7 Survey Research
Chapter 8 Correlational Research
Chapter 9 Causal-Comparative Research
Chapter 10 Experimental Research
Chapter 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research
PART III QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS
Chapter 12 Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 13 Inferential Statistics
PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 14 Qualitative Data Collection
Chapter 15 Narrative Research
Chapter 16 Ethnographic Research
Chapter 17 Case Study Research
Chapter 18 Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation
PART V MIXED METHODS
Chapter 19 Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
PART VI ACTION RESEARCH
Chapter 20 Action Research
PART VII REPORTING RESEARCH
Chapter 21 Preparing a Research Report
PART VIII CRITIQUING RESEARCH
Chapter 22 Evaluating a Research Report
Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research
Chapter 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic
Chapter 3 Reviewing the Literature
Chapter 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
Chapter 5 Selecting a Sample
Chapter 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments
PART II QUANTITATIVE METHODS
Chapter 7 Survey Research
Chapter 8 Correlational Research
Chapter 9 Causal-Comparative Research
Chapter 10 Experimental Research
Chapter 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research
PART III QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS
Chapter 12 Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 13 Inferential Statistics
PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 14 Qualitative Data Collection
Chapter 15 Narrative Research
Chapter 16 Ethnographic Research
Chapter 17 Case Study Research
Chapter 18 Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation
PART V MIXED METHODS
Chapter 19 Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
PART VI ACTION RESEARCH
Chapter 20 Action Research
PART VII REPORTING RESEARCH
Chapter 21 Preparing a Research Report
PART VIII CRITIQUING RESEARCH
Chapter 22 Evaluating a Research Report