Conducting Research : A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements

Tomal, Daniel R.; Schwartz, John

ISBN 10: 1475849265 / ISBN 13: 9781475849264

Editore: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2019

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• Titolo: Conducting Research : A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements
• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1475849265
• ISBN 13: 9781475849264
• Rilegatura: Brossura
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

This book will be a practical, hands-on book for all undergraduate and graduate students who wish to learn how to conduct research. This book has several resources, examples, outlines, and case situations illustrating how to design a study and conduct research, especially educational research. This book is a no-nonsense approach that can be used by any educator – early childhood, elementary and secondary, pre-service teacher programs, in-service teacher development programs, and at the graduate university level in educational research courses. The research methods presented can be used by all educators in solving educational problems and making school improvements. While the book covers quantitative and quantitative methods, it especially focuses on action research a viable strategy for addressing educational issues and how it can also be fun and satisfying for an educator. Learn data collection methods, data analysis and interpretation, planning and initiating action, and evaluating research studies.

Informazioni sull?autore

Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago teaching research and leadership. He has authored over twenty five books, two hundred studies and articles. He is a former vice president, teacher, and consultant.



John Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Research and Director of Assessment at Concordia. He has extensive experience in conducting and validating research, and developing and analyzing surveys. He has conducted numerous research studies and grants.