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For introduction to research methods/educational research courses. Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications uses engaging, straightforward language to introduce students to the information and skills required to successfully conduct research and to competently evaluate research. Long known for their clear and at times humorous writing, the authors are accessible and thoughtful guides for readers who are being introduced for the first time to a field that many of them might find initially intimidating. The text provides a total instructional system that lays out clear learning targets and then supports students as they practice and develop expertise in both doing and reading research. The 12th Edition includes a new, separate chapter on ethics, expands its coverage of single-subject research, covers the latest digital strategies and tools for doing research, and introduces students to the open source statistics software R.

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Author:   Geoffrey Mills ,  L. Gay
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   12th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 20.20cm , Height: 25.20cm , Length: 3.00cm
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9780134784229

ISBN 10:   0134784227
Pages:   720
Publication Date:   08 January 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Replaced By:   9780137535101
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES 1. Introduction to Educational Research 2. Ethics in Educational Research 3. Selecting and Defining a Research Problem 4. Reviewing the Literature 5. Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan 6. Selecting a Sample 7. Selecting Measuring Instruments PART II: RESEARCH DESIGNS 8. Survey Research 9. Correlational Research 10. Causal-Comparative Research 11. Experimental Research 12. Single-Subject Experimental Research 13. Narrative Research 14. Ethnographic Research 15. Case Study Research 16. Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 17. Action Research PART III: WORKING WITH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA 18. Descriptive Statistics 19. Inferential Statistics 20. Qualitative Data Collection 21. Qualitative Research Data Analysis and Interpretation PART IV: REPORTING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH 22. Preparing a Research Report 23. Evaluating a Research Report

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Geoffrey E. Mills A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research.   Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher.

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