| Description |
xvii, 648 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Introduction. Introduction to educational research -- Selecting and defining a research topic -- Reviewing the literature -- Preparing and evaluating a research plan -- Selecting a sample -- Selecting measuring instruments -- pt. 2. Quantitative methods. Survey research -- Correlational research -- Causal-comparative research -- Experimental research -- Single-subject experimental research -- pt. 3. Quantitative data analysis. Descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- pt. 4. Qualitative methods. Qualitative data collection -- Narrative reserach -- Ethnographic research -- Case study research -- Qualitative research: data analysis and interpretation -- pt. 5. Mixed methods. Mixed methods research: integrating qualitative and quantitative methods -- pt. 6. Action research. Action research -- pt. 7. Reporting research. Preparing a research report -- pt. 8. Critiquing research. Evaluating a research report |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Education -- Research.
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| Author |
Mills, Geoffrey E.
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Airasian, Peter W.
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| LC no. |
2011013065 |
| ISBN |
9780132613170 |
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0132613174 |
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9780132854634 |
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0132854635 |
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