Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research
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Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research, third edition, is appropriate for courses in Introduction to Educational Research.This successful core research text is known for its truly balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods. The author's clear and practical writing has made this book a favorite among instructors and students. In clear step-by-step language the text helps students learn how to read and evaluate research studies. Key changes include: updated quantitative coverage, expanded coverage of ethics, and new research articles.For future teachers.
Pt. IAn Overview of Educational Research1Ch. 1An Introduction to the Process of Research2Ch. 2Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches42Pt. IIThe Steps in the Process of Research65Ch. 3Identifying a Research Problem66Ch. 4Reviewing the Literature85Ch. 5Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses124Ch. 6Collecting Quantitative Data158Ch. 7Collecting Qualitative Data190Ch. 8Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data220Ch. 9Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data256Ch. 10Reporting and Evaluating Research284Pt. IIIResearch Designs311Ch. 11Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs313Ch. 12Correlational Designs360Ch. 13Survey Designs395Ch. 14Grounded Theory Designs438Ch. 15Ethnographic Designs480Ch. 16Narrative Research Designs520Ch. 17Mixed Method Designs559Ch. 18Action Research Designs602App. ADetermining Size Using Sample Size Tables633App. BStrategies for Defending a Research Proposal637Glossary641References652Author Index659Subject Index663
