Educational research : quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches 6th ed.

Author

• Johnson, R. Burke

Additional Author(s)

• Christensen, Larry

Publisher

California: Sage Publications Ltd, 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781483391601

Series

Subject(s)

• EDUCATION-RESEARCH
• EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Notes

. . Index: p. 685-708

Abstract

Assuming no prior knowledge, Educational Research by R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, easily digestible introductory research methods text for undergraduate and graduate students. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields; how to read and critically evaluate published research; and the ability to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own. Students rave about the clarity of this best seller and its usefulness for their studies, enabling them to become critical consumers and users of research.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxx, 709 p.

Dimension

26 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

pt. I. Introduction.
Introduction to educational research ;
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research --

pt. II. Planning the research study.
Reviewing the literature and developing research questions ;
How to write a research proposal ;
Research ethics --

pt. III. Foundations of research.
Standardized measurement and assessment ;
How to construct a questionnaire ;
Methods of data collection ;
Sampling in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research ;
Validity of research results in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research --

pt. IV. Selecting a research method.
Experimental research ;
Quasi-experimental and single-case designs ;
Nonexperimental quantitative research ;
Qualitative research ;
Historical research ;
Mixed research --

pt. V. Analyzing the data.
Descriptive statistics ;
Inferential statistics ;
Data analysis in qualitative and mixed research --

pt. VI. Writing the research report.
Preparation of the research report.

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