Conducting Research

A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements

AvDaniel R. Tomal,John Schwartz

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-11-15
Mått:152 x 222 x 12 mm
Vikt:313 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Concordia University Leadership Series
Antal sidor:194
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781475849264

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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.

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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.

Innehållsförteckning

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: Nature of Research and MethodsChapter 2: Developing the Study and Review of Literature Chapter 3: Sampling and Data Collection MethodsChapter 4: Quantitative Statistical Analysis and InterpretationChapter 5: Action Research and Qualitative Analysis Chapter 6: Evaluating Research StudiesAppendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association Appendix B: Informed Consent Code of Federal RegulationsAppendix C: AERA Definition of Scientifically Based ResearchAppendix D: Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational MeasurementAppendix E: Sample Consent FormAppendix F: One Hundred Ideas for Conducting ResearchIndexAbout the Authors