Educational Research

by Vockell, Edward L.; Asher, J. William

• ISBN13: 9780024231055
• ISBN10: 0024231053
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Written in the language of education, not of research, this introduction to educational research methods focuses on research as a system of examining and analyzing educational outcomes -- and the many ways in which teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors can apply research findings to solving the day-to-day problems they face. It provides numerous examples taken from classroom teaching, counseling, administration, and other areas of education.Covers all of the traditional topics of educational research -- with a distinctive emphasis on the need for working educators to continue in the role of researchers while they teach. Provides thorough treatment of measurement essentials for those with little or no statistical background. Features a wealth of classroom examples, along with dozens of charts, tables, and graphs. TheSecond Editionfeatures new chapters on qualitative methods and meta analysis, and interjects an overall qualitative "flavor" throughout.

Table of Contents

1. The Role of Research in Education. 2. Clarifying the Research Problem. 3. Research Tools: Library and Reference Materials. 4. Operationally Defining and Measuring Research Variables. 5. Reliability and Validity of Data Collection Processes. 6. Data Collection Instruments and Processes. 7. Reporting and Interpreting the Results of Data Collection Processes. 8. Sampling Strategies. 9. Qualitative and Naturalistic Research. 10. Internal Validity. 11. Experimental Design: Controlling the Threats to Internal Validity. 12. Experimental Design: What to Do When True Experiments are Impossible. 13. Criterion Group and Correlational Research: Nonexperimental Methods for Examining Relationships. 14. Tests of Statistical Significance. 15. External Validity: Generalizing Results of Studies. 16. Meta-Analysis: Combining the Results of Several Studies. 17. Examining Interactions and Interpreting Theoretical Research. 18. Computerized Data Collection and Analysis. 19. Carrying Out a Research Project and Writing the Report. Index.