Designing and Conducting Research in Education

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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"The authors did an excellent job of engaging students by being empathetic to their anxieties while taking a research design course. The authors also present a convincing case of the relevancies of research in daily life by showing how information was used or misused to affect our personal and professional decisions." —Cherng-Jyh Yen, George Washington University

A practice-oriented, non-mathematical approach to understanding, planning, conducting, and interpreting research in education

Practical and applied, Designing and Conducting Research in Education is the perfect first step for students who will be consuming research as well as for those who will be actively involved in conducting research. Readers will find up-to-date examinations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research. Real-world situations are presented in each chapter taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in the world of educational research.

Key Features:

Examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches, which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research
Explains each step of the research process very practically to help students plan and conduct a research project in education
Applies research in real-world situations by taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in field settings
Includes a chapter on ethical issues in conducting research
Provides a Student study sitethat offers the opportunity to interact with contemporary research articles in education
Instructor Resources on CD provide a Computerized test bank, Sample Syllabi, General Teaching Tips and more

Intended audience: This book provides an introduction to research that emphasizes the fundamental concepts of planning and design. The book is designed to be a core text for the very first course on research methods. In some fields the first course is offered at an undergraduate level whereas in others it is a beginning graduate class.

"The book is perfect for introductory students. The language is top notch, the examples are helpful, and the graphic features (tables, figures) are uncomplicated and contain important information in an easy-to-understand format. Excellent text!" —John Huss, Northern Kentucky University

"Designing and Conducting Research in Education is written in a style that is conducive to learning for the type of graduate students we teach here in the College of Education. I appreciate the 'friendly' tone and concise writing that the authors utilize." —Steven Harris, Tarleton State University

"A hands on, truly accessible text on how to design and conduct research"
—Joan P. Sebastian, National University

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2008-04-02
Mått:203 x 254 x undefined mm
Vikt:760 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:432
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781412960748

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“These authors have done a masterful job in unpacking the fundamental issues in research and disciplined inquiry. They consistently help their readers to understand that in research, as in life, it essentially boils down to validity and reliability.” —Wayne H. Slater, University of Maryland “The authors achieve an authentic voice in their text. They explain concepts clearly and concisely, while providing appropriate examples to support their assertions. Finally, the authors engage the novice researcher (or consumer of research) with engaging ideas and prose . . . they consistently unpack complex, abstract concepts in a clear, lucid fashion.” —Wayne H. Slater, University of Maryland

Innehållsförteckning

PrefacePart I: Overview of ResearchChapter 1: The Foundations of ResearchChapter ObjectivesPerspectives on Educational ResearchDefining Ways of Conducting ResearchFoundations of ResearchResearch Types and Methods in BriefThe Research ProcessSummaryAbout SimulationsSimulation 1.1Chapter 2: The Research ProcessChapter ObjectivesFinding a Topic to ResearchSteps in the Scientific MethodSummarySimulation 2.1Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Conducting ResearchChapter ObjectivesEnsuring the Protection of Human ParticipantsEthical Considerations in Quantitative and Qualitative ResearchMonitoring Ethics in Research: Institutional Review BoardsEthics and ProfessionalismSummarySimulation 3.1Chapter 4: Participant Selection and AssignmentChapter ObjectivesParticipant SelectionParticipant AssignmentSummarySimulation 4.1Chapter 5: Measures and InstrumentsChapter ObjectivesSelection and Definition of Criterion MeasuresInstruments or TasksSummarySimulation 5.1Part II: Research Methods and DesignsChapter 6: Quantitative Research MethodologiesChapter ObjectivesDefining Quantitative ResearchBasic Experimental Design FormatsTraditional Group Experimental DesignsAfter the Design: Analysis and InterpretationSummarySimulation 6.1Chapter 7: Designing Non-Experimental ResearchChapter ObjectivesDefining Experimental and Non-Experimental ResearchSurvey ResearchObservation StudiesSummarySimulation 7.1Chapter 8: Introduction to Qualitative Research and Mixed-Methods DesignChapter ObjectivesAn Overview of Qualitative ResearchMixed MethodsSummarySimulation 8.1Chapter 9: Research Design PitfallsChapter ObjectivesTypes of Design ValidityThreats to Experimental Design ValidityStandards of RigorSummarySimulation 9.1Part III: Data Analysis and Results InterpretationChapter 10: Statistics ChoicesStatistics: What and WhyThe Decision Tree: Moving from the Question to the AnalysisThe Importance of Data Type in Selecting StatisticsSummarySimulation 10.1Simulation 10.2Chapter 11: Data TabulationChapter ObjectivesAggregating DataTablesGraphing DataSummarySimulation 11.1Chapter 12: Descriptive StatisticsChapter ObjectivesCategories of Descriptive StatisticsSummarySimulation 12.1Simulation 12.2Chapter 13: Inferential StatisticsChapter ObjectivesGeneral Background of Inferential StatisticsDifference Questions: Which Statistic and WhenRelationship Questions: Which Statistic and WhenSummarySimulation 13.1Simulation 13.2Chapter 14: Analyzing Qualitative DataChapter ObjectivesPreliminary AnalysisPost Data-Gathering AnalysisInductive and Deductive AnalysesPhenomenological Analytical TechniquesReporting Qualitative ResearchSummarySimulation 14.1Chapter 15: Interpreting ResultsResearch as an Integrated ProcessInterpretation of ResultsAcquiring Interpretation Skills for ResearchSummarySimulation 15.1Appendix A: Table of Random NumbersReferencesGlossary/Index