Introduction to educational research (7th ed )
Auteurs : MERTLER Craig A., CHARLES C. M.
This non-technically written, hands-on introductory text is supported by up-to-date technology to augment students' comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods.
Introduction to Educational Research, Sixth Edition, guides learners through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. In keeping with the main purpose of helping students clearly understand and apply research concepts, the language of the text is non-technical and there are are many pedagogical features throughout the text.
Preface
PART ONE: Orientation to Educational Research
CHAPTER 1 Educational Research: Its Nature and Rules of Operation
Preview
Targeted Learnings
Chapter Information Organizers
An example: New Questions about Elmwood's Schools
Seeking Answers to Questions
The Scientific Method
Research and the Scientific Method
The Meaning of Research
The Process of Educational Research
Research and Educational Research
Rules of Operation in Educational Research
Legal Principles
Ethical Principles
Philosophical Principles
Procedural Principles
Why Study Educational Research?
Educators as Researchers
DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY Guiding Principles of Research
Chapter Summary
List of Important Terms
Your Current Status
Activities for Thought and Discussion
Answers to Chapter exercises
References and Recommended Readings
CHAPTER 2 Types of Educational Research and Corresponding Sources of Data
Preview
Targeted Learnings
Types of Educational Research
Types of Research Categorized by Usefulness
Types of Research Differentiated by Tradition
Types of Research Based on Practicality
Primary and Secondary Sources of Research Data
Specific Sources of Research Data
Procedures and Tools Used in Collecting Data
Qualities Required in Research Data
Authenticity and Believability of Qualitative Data
Validity and Reliability of Quantitative Data
Treatment and Presentation of Data
Additional Terminology Related to Data
APPLYING TECHNOLOGY More about Variables and Questions
Participants, Samples, and Populations
DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITY Type of Research
Chapter Summary
List of Important Terms
Your Current Status
Activities for Thought and Discussion
Answers to Chapter Exercises
References and Recommended Readings
Part Two: Preliminary Skills Needed for Conducting Research
CHAPTER 3 Selecting, Refining, and Proposing a Topic for Research
Preview
Targeted Learnings
Where to Find Good Research Topics
Topics for Teachers, Counselors, and Other Educators
Topics for Administrators
Topics for Other Educators
Preliminary Considerations in Selecting Topics
APPLYING TECHNOLOGY Sources for Research Topics
Refining the Research Topic
Some Necessary Terminology
Variables and Educational Research
Continuous, Discrete, and Dichotomous...
Date de parution : 02-2010
Ouvrage de 432 p.
21.6x27.9 cm
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