Higher Education Research Methodology - A Step-By-Step Guide to the Research Process

Informationen zum Autor Ben Kei Daniel is Associate Professor in Higher Education at the University of Otago, New Zealand, where he teaches research methodology (quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods) and educational technology. He is the convenor for educational technology for the university. Tony Harland is Professor of Higher Education at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His main research interest is in the purposes of a university education. Tony teaches qualitative research methods and other topics such as learning theory, leadership and peer review. Klappentext This book is for anyone who wishes to improve university teaching and learning through systematic inquiry. It provides advice but also a constructive critique of research methods and, in turn, the authors also make a contribution to the theories of research methodology. Zusammenfassung This book is for anyone who wishes to improve university teaching and learning through systematic inquiry. It provides advice but also a constructive critique of research methods and, in turn, the authors also make a contribution to the theories of research methodology. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements Forward Figures and tables Introduction 1. The study of higher education 2. Ontology and epistemology 3. Qualitative research approaches 4. Survey and other quantitative approaches 5. Research methods 6. The single case 7. Research tools 8. Engaging with the literature 9. Qualitative data analysis 10. Evaluating qualitative research 12. Endnote on writing and publishing Final words Appendix A

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• Authors: DANIEL, Ben Kei Daniel, Ben Kei (University of Otago Daniel, Ben Kei Harland Daniel, Daniel Ben Kei, Tony Harland, Tony (University of Otago Harland, Harland Tony
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781138555983
• ISBN: 978-1-138-55598-3
• No. of pages: 154
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; EDUCATION / General, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Research methods: general, Research methods / methodology