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9780470588697

Methods in Educational Research: From Theory to Practice, 2nd Edition

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    9780470588697

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    0470588691

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  • Copyright: 2010-04-01
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Summary

Methods in Educational Research Methods in Educational Research is designed to prepare students for the real world of educational research. It focuses on scientifically-based methods, school accountability, and the professional demands of the twenty-first century, empowering researchers to take an active role in conducting research in their classrooms, districts, and the greater educational community. Like the first edition, this edition helps students, educators, and researchers develop a broad and deep understanding of research methodologies. It includes substantial new content on the impact of No Child Left Behind legislation, school reform, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, logic modeling, action research, and other areas. Special features to assist the teaching and learning processes include vignettes illustrating research tied to practice, suggested readings at the end of each chapter, and discussion questions to reinforce chapter content. Praise for the Previous Edition "A new attempt to make this subject more relevant and appealing to students. Most striking is how useful this book is because it is really grounded in educational research. It is very well written and quite relevant for educational researchers or for the student hoping to become one." -PsycCRITIQUES/American Psychological Association "I applaud the authors for their attempt to cover a wide range of material. The straightforward language of the book helps make the material understandable for readers." -Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation

Table of Contents

List of Boxes, Exhibits, Figures, and Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction to Educational Research
Chapter Objectives
Educational Accountability and Educational Research
Conducting Educational Research
Philosophical Frameworks for Educational Research
Research Ethics
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Types of Educational Research Designs and Related Major Concepts
Chapter Objectives
Types of Approaches Used in Educational Research
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Descriptive Statistics
Chapter Objectives
Characteristics of Data
Summarizing Data Using Descriptive Statistics
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Educational Measurement: Archival Data and Standardized Instruments
Chapter Objectives
Measurement in Education
Evaluating the Quality of Standardized Instruments: Reliability and Validity
Issues in Finding and Using Standardized Instruments
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Qualitative Measures and Procedures
Chapter Objectives
Characteristics of Qualitative Measurement
Sampling in Qualitative Research
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Qualitative Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Qualitative Research
Steps in Designing Qualitative Research
Evaluating Narrative Inquiry and Phenomenological Research
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Samples of Qualitative Research Studies
Suggested Readings
Organization and Analysis of Qualitative Data
Chapter Objectives
Analysis of Qualitative Data
Steps in Analyzing Qualitative Data
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Descriptive Survey Research: Quantitative Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Characteristics of Descriptive Survey Research
Steps in Designing Descriptive Survey Research
Evaluating Descriptive Survey Research
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions and Activities
Samples of Descriptive Research Studies
Suggested Readings
Experimental Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Experimental Research
Steps in Planning and Conducting Experimental Research
Threats to Experimental Validity
Single-Subject Research Designs
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Sample Group Experimental Studies
Suggested Readings
Nonexperimental Approaches: Causal-Comparative and Correlational Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Causal-Comparative Research
Correlational Research
Multiple Regression Studies
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Sample Causal-Comparative Study
Sample Correlational Studies
Suggested readings
Inferential Statistics
Chapter Objectives
Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Inferential Statistics
Steps in Analyzing Data Using Inferential Tests
Designs With More Than One Independent or Dependent Variable
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
Action Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Action Research
Steps in Conducting Action Research
Data Sources for Action Research
Evaluation of Action Research
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Sample Action Research Studies
Suggested Readings
Program Evaluation in Education
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
What Is Program Evaluation?
Types, Approaches, and Models of Program Evaluation
Steps in Designing Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation Data and Critiquing Evaluation Reports
Training and Careers in Program Evaluation
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions and Activities
Sample Program Evaluations
Suggested readings
Identifying and Researching a Topic
Chapter Objectives
Getting Started
Identify a Research Topic
Refine Your Topic as You Search
Search the Literature
Identify and Summarize Key Information From Articles
When Do I Have Enough?
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
The Research Proposal
Chapter Objectives
Preparing a Research Proposal
Why Write a Research Proposal?
Anatomy of a Research Proposal
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions or Activities
Suggested Readings
References
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