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OverviewEducational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications, ninth edition, is a practical text focused on the skills needed by competent consumers and producers of educational research. The ninth edition includes: A clear, down-to-earth approach *The accessible writing style, clear and concise explanations and humorous tone demystify the research process. (See, for example, pp. 104, 303, and 310.) *Tasks are included throughout the text to guide students through the process of creating their own research report. (See, for example, pp. 4, 175, and 461.) *Published research articles are now included in every research methods chapter. (See, for example, pp. 189, 226, and 392.) Broadened coverage of qualitative research and expanded coverage of technology throughout the text including: *A new chapter on case study research (Chapter 17) *How to use online survey research tools (in Chapter 7) and how to use Excel to help organize and analyze data (in Chapters 12 and 13) An integrated multimedia resource *MyEducationalResearchLab--an online research-based learning tool--offers students an individualized Study Plan, provides instructors a set of assignable Homework and Exercises for each chapter, and provides interactive practice in evaluating and conducting research through Building Research Skills exercises. A complete list of available resources for each chapter is located in the beginning of each chapter (See, for example, pp. 65, 217, and 383). *For more information turn to the preface or go to www.myeducationlab.com.. Full Product DetailsAuthor: L. R. Gay , Geoffrey E. Mills , Peter W. AirasianPublisher: Pearson Education (US) Imprint: Prentice Hall Edition: 9th edition Dimensions: Width: 20.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.70cm Weight: 1.361kg ISBN: 9780135035016ISBN 10: 0135035015 Publication Date: 28 December 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPART I INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research Chapter 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic Chapter 3 Reviewing the Literature Chapter 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan Chapter 5 Selecting a Sample Chapter 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments PART II QUANTITATIVE METHODS Chapter 7 Survey Research Chapter 8 Correlational Research Chapter 9 Causal-Comparative Research Chapter 10 Experimental Research Chapter 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research PART III QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS Chapter 12 Descriptive Statistics Chapter 13 Inferential Statistics PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Chapter 14 Qualitative Data Collection Chapter 15 Narrative Research Chapter 16 Ethnographic Research Chapter 17 Case Study Research Chapter 18 Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation PART V MIXED METHODS Chapter 19 Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods PART VI ACTION RESEARCH Chapter 20 Action Research PART VII REPORTING RESEARCH Chapter 21 Preparing a Research Report PART VIII CRITIQUING RESEARCH Chapter 22 Evaluating a Research ReportReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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