Quantitative Research in Education A Primer

Name: Quantitative Research in Education A Primer
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ISBN: 9781412973267

ISBN-10: 1412973260

ISBN-13: 9781412973267

Edition: 2010

Authors: Wayne K. (Kolter) Hoy, Wayne K. Hoy

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Research in Education: A Primer is a brief and practical guide to conducting research in Education. It provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research. Starting with the nature of research and science, it then turns to the meaning of concepts, variables, and research in education to cover the entire research process. The goal of this text is to dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too statistical, and too theoretical, and generate interest and understanding in using this type of research creatively and effectively.Features: Demonstrates all concepts in the text with concrete…

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List price: $47.00
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/4/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements



The Nature of Research and Science


Ways of Knowing


Objectivity


The Nature of Science


The Scientific Approach


Theory: A Scientific Concept


Components of Theory


Nature of Scientific Research


Philosophy of Science


Types of Quantitative Research


Summary


Check Your Understanding


Key Terms


References



Concepts, Variables, and Research Problems


Concepts


Variables


Kinds of Variables


Operationalizing Concepts


Research Problems


Summary


Check Your Understanding


Key Terms


References



Conceptual Foundations of Statistics


Measures of Central Tendencies


Measures of Variability


Normal Distribution


Statistical Tests


Populations and Samples


Summary


Check Your Understanding


Key Terms


References



Analyzing the Structure and Substance of Hypotheses


Hypotheses


Kinds of Hypotheses


Imposter and Misconceived Hypotheses


Finding Hypotheses in Research Studies


Analyzing and Diagramming Hypotheses


The Invisible Condition


Summary


Check Your Understanding


Key Terms


References



Generating Hypotheses


Ideas for New Hypotheses


Observing, Conceptualizing, and Hypothesizing


More Theory-More Hypotheses


Summary


Check Your Understanding


Key Terms


References



Elements of a Proposal



Simple Writing Suggestions


Glossary


Index


About the Author