Methods in educational research:from theory to practice

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lodico Marguerite G.
Group Author: Spaulding Dean T.; Voegtle Katherine H.
Published: Jossey-Bass,
Publisher Address: San Francisco, CA
Publication Dates: c2006.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: 1st ed.
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Carrier Form: xxiv, 413 p.: ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 0787979627 (alk. paper)
9780787979621 (alk. paper)
Index Number: G40
CLC: G40-03
Call Number: G40-03/L823
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-343) and index.
Introduction to educational research -- Identifying and researching a topic -- The research proposal -- Measurement in educational research and assessment : preestablished instruments and archival data -- Self-developed measures and qualitative measurement -- Working with research participants : sampling and ethics -- Descriptive-survey research -- Experimental research -- Nonexperimental approaches : causal-comparative and correlational research -- Analyzing quantitative data -- Qualitative research -- Mixed-methods and action research -- Organization and analysis of qualitative research data -- Program evaluation in education -- Educational research can make a difference.