Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Application

by Gay, L. R.; Airasian, Peter W.

• ISBN13: 9780130961037
• ISBN10: 0130961035
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For courses in Research Methods/Educational Research. This market-leading text offers all the skills and procedures students need to become competent consumers and producers of educational research. It uses a direct, step-by-step approach to the topic, while placing a strong emphasis on evaluation of student performance. The accessible writing style and light, humorous tone demystify this demanding course. This comprehensive instructional resource encompasses the full spectrum of the field, making it appropriate as a core text for an introductory course in educational research.

Table of Contents

Part One Introduction	1	(34)
Introduction to Educational Research	3	(32)
Part Two Research Problems	35	(54)
Selection and Definition of a Problem	37	(52)
Part Three Research Plans	89	(30)
Preparation and Evaluation of a Research Plan	91	(28)
Part Four Research Participants: Samples	119	(26)
Selection of a Sample	121	(24)
Part Five Instruments	145	(54)
Selection of Measuring Instruments	147	(52)
Part Six Types of Research	199	(232)
Qualitative Research: Data Collection	201	(36)
Qualitative Research: Data Analysis	237	(38)
Descriptive Research	275	(46)
Correlational Research	321	(28)
Causal-Comparative Research	349	(18)
Experimental Research	367	(64)
Part Seven Data Analysis and Interpretation, Or . . . The Word is ``Statistics,'' not ``Sadistics''	431	(106)
Descriptive Statistics	433	(36)
Inferential Statistics	469	(48)
Postanalysis Considerations	517	(20)
Part Eight Research Reports	537	(32)
Preparation of a Research Report	539	(30)
Part Nine Research Critiques	569	(22)
Evaluation of a Research Report	571	(20)
Part Ten Action Research in the Schools	591
Action Research in the Schools	593