| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 238 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Foundations of education studies series |
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Foundations of education studies series
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| Contents |
Approaches to educational research -- Planning an education research project. Choosing a topic and writing a proposal -- Reviewing the literature -- Sampling -- Data analysis -- Writing up -- Research strategies. Surveys -- Experiments -- Case studies -- Ethnography -- Action research -- Methods of data collection. Questionnaires -- Interviews -- Focus group interviews -- Observations -- Documents -- Using the internet -- Theorising research. Using theories and concepts in research -- Evaluating methods -- The position of the researcher -- Ethical issues in educational research -- Educational research with children and young people |
| Summary |
Educational researchers take a number of decisions that define the credibility and scope of their enquiry - the approaches they adopt, the strategies they employ, the methods they use and the ways they present their findings. This core text provides an easy-to-read, comprehensive introduction to educational research that will develop your understanding of research strategies, theories and methods. Specifically written for undergraduate education studies students, the book guides you through the process of planning a research project, the different research methods available and how .. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Education -- Research.
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EDUCATION -- Essays.
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions.
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EDUCATION -- Reference.
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Education -- Research
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Murphy, Mark, 1969 June 17-
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Shields, Sam.
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| ISBN |
9781317936374 |
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131793637X |
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9781315858326 |
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1315858320 |
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9781317936381 |
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1317936388 |
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1306185122 |
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9781306185127 |
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9781317936367 |
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1317936361 |
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