Educational research: competencies for analysis and applications

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Students often fear the educational research course. Don't worry. This book is famous for its lack of jargon, for its clear and concrete explanations, and its light (often funny) tone. As you read the book, you will build skills that you need to read educational research and produce your own.

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Full title :Educational research : competencies for analysis and applications / L.R. Gay, Geoffrey E. Mills, Peter Airasian.

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Publication Date:©2012.
Edition:10th ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Pearson
Place of Publication:Boston
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2012.

The Physical Object

Description:xvii, 648 pages : : illustrations ; : 27 cm

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ISBN:9780132613170, 0132613174, 9780132854634, 0132854635
oclc:ocn710045202
LC Classification:LB1028
Dewey Decimal:370.72

pt. 1. Introduction. Introduction to educational research -- Selecting and defining a research topic -- Reviewing the literature -- Preparing and evaluating a research plan -- Selecting a sample -- Selecting measuring instruments -- pt. 2. Quantitative methods. Survey research -- Correlational research -- Causal-comparative research -- Experimental research -- Single-subject experimental research -- pt. 3. Quantitative data analysis. Descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- pt. 4. Qualitative methods. Qualitative data collection -- Narrative research -- Ethnographic research -- Case study research -- Qualitative research: data analysis and interpretation -- pt. 5. Mixed methods. Mixed methods research: integrating qualitative and quantitative methods -- pt. 6. Action research. Action research -- pt. 7. Reporting research. Preparing a research report -- pt. 8. Critiquing research. Evaluating a research report.