Introduction to Educational Research - Brossura

Mertler, Craig A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 148337548X ISBN 13: 9781483375489

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns, 2015

Riassunto

Introduction to Educational Research guides readers through the various steps of the research methods process to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through comprehensive chapter content and in-text exercises, readers learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize reports of their projects. The book is practical and student-friendly; Dr. Craig A. Mertler uses a conversational writing style with non-technical language to help students clearly understand and apply research concepts with no prior familiarity with the principles, procedures, or terminology.  

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L'autore

Dr. Craig A. Mertler is currently an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He began his career as a high school biology teacher. He has been an educator for 32 years―22 of those in higher education at Bowling Green State University, the University of West Georgia, Lynn University, and Arizona State University, and 9 as an administrator (department chair, doctoral program director, and education dean). Over his career, he has taught courses focused on the application of action research to promote educator empowerment, school improvement, and job-embedded professional development, as well as classroom assessment, research methods, and statistical analyses. He has served as the research methodology expert on more than 100 doctoral dissertations and master’s theses. He is the author of 23 books, 8 invited book chapters, and 20 refereed journal articles. He has also presented more than 35 research papers at professional meetings around the country, as well as internationally.

Dr. Mertler can be reached at craig.mertler@gmail.com for consulting, professional development, and speaking engagements. Additionally, you can visit his website at craigmertler.com and connect with him on Twitter @craigmertler.

 

Contenuti

Part I: Initial Research Considerations
Chapter 1: What is Educational Research?
Finding Answers to Questions
The Scientific Method
Educational Research—What It Is and What It Is Not
Educational Research as a Process
Knowing Your Specific Discipline
Educators as Researchers
Chapter 2: Overview of the Educational Research Process
Identifying and Limiting a Research Topic or Problem
Formally Stating and Refining Research Question(s)
Reviewing Existing Literature Related to the Problem
Writing a Literature Review
Developing a Research Plan
Implementing the Research Plan and Collecting Data
Analyzing the Data
Stating Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations in a Written Research Report
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
Formal Preparation for Research with Human Participants
Chapter 5: Reviewing Related Research Literature
What is a Literature Review?
Sources for Literature Related to Your Research Topic
Searching the ERIC Online Database
Searching the Google Scholar Online Database
Writing Your Literature Review
Not Just for Conducting Research—Valuable Sources for Professional Development
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
Approaches to Conducting Quantitative Research
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 in Mixed-Methods Research
Strengths and Limitations of 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
Part III: Collecting and Analyzing Data
Chapter 11: Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
Sampling Techniques in Qualitative Research
Research Ethics 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
Research Ethics in Quantitative Research
Scales of Measurement
Quantitative Data Collection Techniques
Characteristics of Quantitative Data: Validity and Reliability
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
Chapter 13: Quantitative Data Analysis
Quantitative Data Analysis Techniques
Preparing Data for Analysis
Selecting a Statistical Analysis Software Program
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
An Example of a Research Report

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 148337548X
• ISBN 13: 9781483375489
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 380