Educational Research

by Creswell, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780131127906
• ISBN10: 013112790X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This is the only introduction to offer balanced, inclusive, integrated treatment of educational research.This book comprehensively addresses both quantitative and qualitative approaches, with the goal of starting readers on the path to doing their own research as well as evaluating the research of others. After an overview of the nature of educational research, eight chapters explore specific steps in the research process, from identifying a problem through reporting one's findings. Coverage closes with eight research design chaptersexperimental, correlational, survey, grounded theory, ethnography, narrative, mixed methods, and action research.For educational psychologists and counselors.

Table of Contents

An Overview of Educational Research

An Introduction to the Process of Research

Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

The Steps in the Process of Research

Identifying a Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses

Collecting Quantitative Data

Collecting Qualitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data

Reporting and Evaluating Research

Research Designs

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Correlational Designs

Survey Designs

Grounded Theory Designs

Ethnographic Designs

Narrative Research Designs

Mixed Method Designs

Action Research Designs

Determining Size Using Sample Size Tables

Strategies for Defending a Research Proposal

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