Pearson eText Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications -- Access Card

by Geoffrey Mills / L. Gay

• ISBN13: 9780136941064
• ISBN10: 0136941060
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2020-09-18
• Publisher: PEARSO

Summary

A comprehensive, accessible introduction to educational research.
Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications introduces the information and skills required to successfully conduct and evaluate educational research.

For introduction to research methods/educational research courses.

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Author Biography

Geoffrey E. Mills
A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research.

Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher.

Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES
1. Introduction to Educational Research
2. Ethics in Educational Research
3. Selecting and Defining a Research Problem
4. Reviewing the Literature
5. Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
6. Selecting a Sample
7. Selecting Measuring Instruments

PART II: RESEARCH DESIGNS
8. Survey Research
9. Correlational Research
10. Causal-Comparative Research
11. Experimental Research
12. Single-Subject Experimental Research
13. Narrative Research
14. Ethnographic Research
15. Case Study Research
16. Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
17. Action Research

PART III: WORKING WITH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA
18. Descriptive Statistics
19. Inferential Statistics
20. Qualitative Data Collection
21. Qualitative Research Data Analysis and Interpretation

PART IV: REPORTING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH
22. Preparing a Research Report
23. Evaluating a Research Report