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Product Identifiers
PublisherWadsworth
ISBN-101133939619
ISBN-139781133939610
eBay Product ID (ePID)178797474
Product Key Features
Number of Pages720 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameIntroduction to Research in Education
SubjectResearch
TypeTextbook
AuthorChristine Sorensen Irvine, Donald Ary, Lucy Jacobs, David Walker
Subject AreaEducation
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight44.3 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number9
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPart I: FOUNDATIONS: THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN EDUCATION.1. The Nature of Scientific Inquiry.2. The Scientific Approach in Education.Part II: RESEARCH BACKGROUND.3. The Research Problem.4. Reviewing the Literature.5. The Hypothesis.Part III: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS.6. Descriptive Statistics.7. Sampling and Inferential Statistics.Part IV: FUNDAMENTALS.8. Tools of Research.9. Validity and Reliability.Part V: RESEARCH METHODS.10. Experimental Research.11. Experimental Research Design.12. Ex Post Facto Research.13. Correlation Research.14. Survey Research.15. Defining and Designing Qualitative Research.16. Types of Qualitative Research. Part VI: COMMUNICATING RESEARCH.17. Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research.18. Action Research.19. Mixed Methods Research. 20. Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals.21. Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal370.72
Table Of ContentPart I: FOUNDATIONS: THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN EDUCATION.1. The Nature of Scientific Inquiry.2. The Scientific Approach in Education.Part II: RESEARCH BACKGROUND.3. The Research Problem.4. Reviewing the Literature.5. The Hypothesis.Part III: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS.6. Descriptive Statistics.7. Sampling and Inferential Statistics.Part IV: FUNDAMENTALS.8. Tools of Research.9. Validity and Reliability.Part V: RESEARCH METHODS.10. Experimental Research.11. Experimental Research Design.12. Ex Post Facto Research.13. Correlation Research.14. Survey Research.15. Defining and Designing Qualitative Research.16. Types of Qualitative Research. Part VI: COMMUNICATING RESEARCH.17. Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research.18. Action Research.19. Mixed Methods Research. 20. Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals.21. Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research.
SynopsisAn introduction to research in education text, this book helps students to master the basic competencies necessary to understand and evaluate the research of others, and shows them how to plan and conduct original research., Become a more competent consumer and producer of research with INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, 9E, International Edition! Known for its exceptionally clear writing style and comprehensive coverage, this research methods guide helps you master the basic competencies necessary to understand and evaluate the research of others. The authors familiarize you with common research problems in a step-by-step manner through examples that clarify complex concepts, supported by strong end-of-chapter exercises. This book is a must-read for anyone planning to conduct research or interpret the research of others.