Introduction to Educational Research (eBook)

Craig A. Mertler (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024 | 4., Fourth Edition
775 Seiten
Sage Publications, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-0719-0317-9 (ISBN)

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Part I: Initial Research Considerations
Chapter 1: What is Educational Research?
Finding Answers to Questions
Educational Research--What It Is and What It Is not
The Scientific Method
Educational Research as a Process
Knowing Your Specific Discipline
Educators as Researchers
Chapter 2: Overview of the Educational Research Process
Planning the Research Study
Implementing the Research Study
Completing the Research Study
The Educational Research Process--A Brief Example
Chapter 3: Identifying a Research Problem
Identifying a Research Topic or Problem
Necessary Terminology Related to Research
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Chapter 4: Ethics in Educational Research
Ethical Considerations in the Conduct of Research
Ethics in Qualitative Versus Quantitative Studies
Institutional Review Boards
Chapter 5: Reviewing Related Research Literature
What is Literature Review?
Sources for Literature Related to Your Research Topics
Searching for ERIC Online Database
Searching the Google Scholar Online Database
Organizing and Writing Your Literature Review
Part II: Designing a Research Study
Chapter 6: Qualitative Research Methods
Characteristics of Qualitative Research
The Qualitative Research Process
Approaches to Conducting Qualitative Research
More About Ethnographic Research
More About Narrative Research
Chapter 7: Quantitative Research Methods
Characteristics of Quantitative Research
The Quantitative Research Process
Nonexperimental Research Designs
Experimental Research Designs
Threats to Validity in Quantitative Designs
Chapter 8: Mixed-Methods Research
Characteristics of Mixed-Methods Research
The Mixed-Methods Research Process
Approaches to Conducting Mixed-Methods Research
Validity, Strengths, and Limitations in Mixed-Methods Research
Chapter 9: Action Research
Characteristics of Action Research
The Action Research Process
Action Planning and Reflection
Validity in Action Research
Strengths and Limitations of Action Research
Chapter 10: Writing a Research Proposal
Purpose of a Research Proposal
General Aspects of a Research Proposal
Components of a Quantitative Research Proposal
Components of a Qualitative Research Proposal
Proposals for Action Research and Mixed-Methods Studies
Part III: Collecting and Analyzing Data
Chapter 11: Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
Sampling Techniques in Qualitative Research
Qualitative Data Collection Techniques
Characteristics of Qualitative Data: Accuracy, Credibility, and Dependability
Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques
Chapter 12: Quantitative Data Collection
Sampling Techniques in Quantitative Research
Levels of Measurement
Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
Characteristics of Quantitative Data: Validity and Reliability
Chapter 13: Quantitative Data Analysis
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
Descriptive Statistical Analysis
Inferential Statistical Analysis
Cautions in Using Statistics
Part IV: The Research Report
Chapter 14: Writing a Final Research Report
Importance of the Audience
General Guidelines For Writing A Research Report
Practical Guidelines for Writing
Appendix A: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Teacher Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Perceptions of Retention Among Arizona Teachers
Appendix B: Undocumented and College-Bound: A Case Study of the Supports and Barriers High School Students Encounter in Accessing Higher Education
Appendix C: The Impact of Book Reading in the Early Years on Parent–Child Language Interaction
Glossary
References
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.11.2024
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lektüren / Interpretationen
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Schlagworte: Craig A. Mertler • Educational Research Methods • Education research • Introduction to Educational Research • Mixed Methods • qualitative methods • Quantitative Methods • Research design
• ISBN-10: 1-0719-0317-9 / 1071903179
• ISBN-13: 978-1-0719-0317-9 / 9781071903179