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Methods in Educational Research From Theory to Practice

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ISBN-10: 0470436808

ISBN-13: 9780470436806

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Marguerite G. Lodico, Dean T. Spaulding, Katherine H. Voegtle

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Written for students, educators, and researchers, Methods in Educational Research offers a refreshing introduction to the principles of educational research. Designed for the real world of educational research, the book's approach focuses on the types of problems likely to be encountered in professional experiences. Reflecting the importance of The No Child Left Behind Act , "scientifically based" educational research, school accountability, and the professional demands of the twenty-first century, Methods in Educational Research empowers educational researchers to take an active role in conducting research in their classrooms, districts, and the greater educational community-activities…    
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Book details

List price: $81.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 5/28/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 560
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.20" long x 1.20" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English

Marguerite G. Lodico (Ed.D. and M.Ed. University of Houston [Educational Psychology] and B.A. State University of New York at Stony Brook [History/Secondary Education]) is Professor of Educational Psychology at College of Saint Rose.nbsp; She has served as Acting Dean of the School of Education and Department Chair of the department of Educational Psychology.nbsp; She regularly teaches courses in child psychology, developmental psychology, and educational research.nbsp; She was honored as the university's "Faculty of the Year" in 1997 and 2003.

Katherine H. Voegtle (Ph.D. and M.A. University of Cincinnati [Cognitive Psychology] and BS Northwestern University [Journalism]) is Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at The College of Saint Rose.nbsp; As a research scientist for the American Medical Association, she directed projects aimed at improving adolescent health and wrote policy papers on adolescent maltreatment and school-based sexuality education.nbsp; She has co-authored several book chapters and journal articles on adolescence.nbsp; She currently teaches courses in child and adolescent psychology, educational research, and educational psychology.nbsp;

Boxes, Exhibits, Figures, and Tables
Preface
Acknowledgments
The Authors
Introduction to Educational Research
Chapter Objectives
Educational Accountability and Educational Research
Conducting Educational Research
Philosophical Frameworks for Educational Research
Research Ethics
Types of Educational Research Designs and Related Major Concepts
Chapter Objectives
Types of Approaches Used in Educational Research
Descriptive Statistics
Chapter Objectives
Characteristics of Data
Summarizing Data Using Descriptive Statistics
Educational Measurement: Archival Data and Standardized Instruments
Chapter Objectives
Measurement in Education
Evaluating the Quality of Standardized Instruments: Reliability and Validity
Issues in Finding and Using Standardized Instruments
Qualitative Measures and Procedures
Chapter Objectives
Characteristics of Qualitative Measurement
Sampling in Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Qualitative Research
Steps in Designing Qualitative Research
Evaluating Narrative Inquiry and Phenomenological Research
Organization and Analysis of Qualitative Data
Chapter Objectives
Analysis of Qualitative Data
Steps in Analyzing Qualitative Data
Descriptive Survey Research: Quantitative Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Characteristics of Descriptive Survey Research
Steps in Conducting Descriptive Survey Research
Evaluating Descriptive Survey Research
Experimental Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Experimental Research
Steps in Planning and Conducting Experimental Research
Threats to Experimental Validity
Single-Subject Research Designs
Nonexperimental Approaches: Causal-Comparative and Correlational Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Causal-Comparative Research
Correlational Research
Multiple Regression Studies
Inferential Statistics
Chapter Objectives
Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Inferential Statistics
Steps in Analyzing Data Using Inferential Tests
Designs with More than One Independent or Dependent Variable
Action Research
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
Understanding Action Research
Steps in Conducting Action Research
Data Sources for Action Research
Evaluation of Action Research
Program Evaluation in Education
Chapter Objectives
Research Vignette
What Is Program Evaluation?
Types, Approaches, and Models of Program Evaluation
Steps in Designing Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation Data and Critiquing Evaluation Reports
Training and Careers in Program Evaluation
Identifying and Researching a Topic
Chapter Objectives
Getting Started
Identify a Research Topic
Refine Your Topic as You Search
Search the Literature
Identify and Summarize Key Information from Articles
When Do I Have Enough?
The Research Proposal
Chapter Objectives
Preparing a Research Proposal
References
Index