Conducting Research
A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements
Published on 15. November 2019
Book
Hardback
194 pages
978-1-4758-4925-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book will be a practical, hands-on book for all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn how to conduct research. This book has several resources, examples, outlines, and case situations illustrating how to design a study and conduct research, especially educational research. This book is a no-nonsense approach that can be used by any educator - early childhood, elementary and secondary, pre-service teacher programs, in-service teacher development programs, and at the graduate university level in educational research courses. The research methods presented can be used by all educators in solving educational problems and making school improvements. While the book covers quantitative and quantitative methods, it especially focuses on action research a viable strategy for addressing educational issues and how it can also be fun and satisfying for an educator. Learn data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating research studies.
Reviews / Votes
This is a thorough, understandable, and comprehensive guide to educational research. This can be adopted by professors for courses or students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the tenets of quality research. -- Dr. Azadeh F. Osanloo, M.P.A., Ph.D., Ph.D., Stan Fulton Endowed Chair in Education, New Mexico State University The book offers a useful guidance on main conceptual and practical elements of research design for novice researchers. Graduate students will appreciate succinct discussion of the research approaches that are often used in a variety of Master's and Doctoral projects. -- Elena Lyutykh, EdD, Associate Professor, Department of Research, Concordia University Chicago Indeed, this volume is an important resource for teacher educators and others interested in advancing the study of educational research. The book is well-written and organized in such a way that makes it easy to understand the key concepts of educational research. Conducting Research: A Practical Approach is a real must for all participants in the enhancement and innovation of educational research today and tomorrow. -- Ed Pultorak, Former President, Association of Teacher Educators; Southern Illinois UniversityMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
443 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4758-4925-7 (9781475849257)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Daniel R. Tomal | John Schwartz
Conducting Research
A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements
E-Book
11/2019
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
€36.99
Available for download
Persons
Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago teaching research and leadership. He has authored over twenty five books, two hundred studies and articles. He is a former vice president, teacher, and consultant.
John Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Research and Director of Assessment at Concordia. He has extensive experience in conducting and validating research, and developing and analyzing surveys. He has conducted numerous research studies and grants.
John Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Research and Director of Assessment at Concordia. He has extensive experience in conducting and validating research, and developing and analyzing surveys. He has conducted numerous research studies and grants.
Content
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Nature of Research and Methods
Chapter 2: Developing the Study and Review of Literature
Chapter 3: Sampling and Data Collection Methods
Chapter 4: Quantitative Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 5: Action Research and Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 6: Evaluating Research Studies
Appendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association
Appendix B: Informed Consent Code of Federal Regulations
Appendix C: AERA Definition of Scientifically Based Research
Appendix D: Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement
Appendix E: Sample Consent Form
Appendix F: One Hundred Ideas for Conducting Research
Index
About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Nature of Research and Methods
Chapter 2: Developing the Study and Review of Literature
Chapter 3: Sampling and Data Collection Methods
Chapter 4: Quantitative Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 5: Action Research and Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 6: Evaluating Research Studies
Appendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association
Appendix B: Informed Consent Code of Federal Regulations
Appendix C: AERA Definition of Scientifically Based Research
Appendix D: Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement
Appendix E: Sample Consent Form
Appendix F: One Hundred Ideas for Conducting Research
Index
About the Authors