Conducting Research - A Practical Approach to Solving Problems and Making Improvements

This is a thorough, understandable, and comprehensive guide to educational research.

List of contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Nature of Research and Methods
Chapter 2: Developing the Study and Review of Literature
Chapter 3: Sampling and Data Collection Methods
Chapter 4: Quantitative Statistical Analysis and Interpretation
Chapter 5: Action Research and Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 6: Evaluating Research Studies
Appendix A: Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association
Appendix B: Informed Consent Code of Federal Regulations
Appendix C: AERA Definition of Scientifically Based Research
Appendix D: Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement
Appendix E: Sample Consent Form
Appendix F: One Hundred Ideas for Conducting Research
Index
About the Authors

About the author

By Daniel R. Tomal and John Schwartz

Summary

This is a thorough, understandable, and comprehensive guide to educational research.

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Indeed, this volume is an important resource for teacher educators and others interested in advancing the study of educational research. The book is well-written and organized in such a way that makes it easy to understand the key concepts of educational research. Conducting Research: A Practical Approach is a real must for all participants in the enhancement and innovation of educational research today and tomorrow.

Product details

• Authors: John Schwartz, Daniel R. Tomal, Daniel R. Schwartz Tomal, Tomal Daniel R.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781475849257
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4925-7
• No. of pages: 194
• Series: The Concordia University Leadership Series; Concordia University Leadershi
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Education, EDUCATION / Research, Higher & further education, tertiary education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher