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More About This Title Methods in Educational Research: From Theory to Practice 2e
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Methods in Educational Research
Methods in Educational Research is designed to prepare students for the real world of educational research. It focuses on scientifically-based methods, school accountability, and the professional demands of the twenty-first century, empowering researchers to take an active role in conducting research in their classrooms, districts, and the greater educational community. Like the first edition, this edition helps students, educators, and researchers develop a broad and deep understanding of research methodologies. It includes substantial new content on the impact of No Child Left Behind legislation, school reform, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, logic modeling, action research, and other areas. Special features to assist the teaching and learning processes include vignettes illustrating research tied to practice, suggested readings at the end of each chapter, and discussion questions to reinforce chapter content.
Praise for the Previous Edition
"A new attempt to make this subject more relevant and appealing to students. Most striking is how useful this book is because it is really grounded in educational research. It is very well written and quite relevant for educational researchers or for the student hoping to become one." -PsycCRITIQUES/American Psychological Association
"I applaud the authors for their attempt to cover a wide range of material. The straightforward language of the book helps make the material understandable for readers." -Journal of MultiDisciplinary Evaluation
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Marguerite G. Lodico, EdD, is a professor at the College of Saint Rose where she teaches child development and educational research.
Dean T. Spaulding, PhD, is an associate professor at the College of Saint Rose where he teaches educational research and program evaluation.
Katherine H. Voegtle, PhD, is a professor at the College of Saint Rose where she teaches courses in human development, educational research, and educational psychology.
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Boxes, Exhibits, Figures, and Tables ix
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxiii
The Authors xxv
1 Introduction to Educational Research 1
Chapter Objectives 1
Educational Accountability and Educational Research 2
Conducting Educational Research 9
Philosophical Frameworks for Educational Research 13
Research Ethics 16
2 Types of Educational Research Designs and Related Major Concepts 23
Chapter Objectives 23
Types of Approaches Used in Educational Research 24
3 Descriptive Statistics 45
Chapter Objectives 45
Characteristics of Data 46
Summarizing Data Using Descriptive Statistics 48
4 Educational Measurement: Archival Data and Standardized Instruments 79
Chapter Objectives 79
Measurement in Education 80
Evaluating the Quality of Standardized Instruments: Reliability and Validity 93
Issues in Finding and Using Standardized Instruments 101
5 Qualitative Measures and Procedures 111
Chapter Objectives 111
Characteristics of Qualitative Measurement 112
Sampling in Qualitative Research 134
6 Qualitative Research 141
Chapter Objectives 141
Research Vignette 142
Understanding Qualitative Research 142
Steps in Designing Qualitative Research 160
Evaluating Narrative Inquiry and Phenomenological Research 169
7 Organization and Analysis of Qualitative Data 179
Chapter Objectives 179
Analysis of Qualitative Data 180
Steps in Analyzing Qualitative Data 180
8 Descriptive Survey Research: Quantitative Research 197
Chapter Objectives 197
Research Vignette 198
Characteristics of Descriptive Survey Research 198
Steps in Conducting Descriptive Survey Research 201
Evaluating Descriptive Survey Research 222
9 Experimental Research 227
Chapter Objectives 227
Research Vignette 228
Understanding Experimental Research 228
Steps in Planning and Conducting Experimental Research 230
Threats to Experimental Validity 241
Single-Subject Research Designs 253
10 Nonexperimental Approaches: Causal-Comparative and Correlational Research 265
Chapter Objectives 265
Research Vignette 266
Causal-Comparative Research 266
Correlational Research 271
Multiple Regression Studies 288
11 Inferential Statistics 293
Chapter Objectives 293
Beyond Descriptive Statistics: Inferential Statistics 294
Steps in Analyzing Data Using Inferential Tests 302
Designs with More than One Independent or Dependent Variable 306
12 Action Research 311
Chapter Objectives 311
Research Vignette 312
Understanding Action Research 313
Steps in Conducting Action Research 321
Data Sources for Action Research 330
Evaluation of Action Research 346
13 Program Evaluation in Education 361
Chapter Objectives 361
Research Vignette 362
What Is Program Evaluation? 363
Types, Approaches, and Models of Program Evaluation 371
Steps in Designing Program Evaluation 375
Program Evaluation Data and Critiquing Evaluation Reports 376
Training and Careers in Program Evaluation 378
14 Identifying and Researching a Topic 383
Chapter Objectives 383
Getting Started 384
Identify a Research Topic 384
Refine Your Topic as You Search 387
Search the Literature 391
Identify and Summarize Key Information from Articles 404
When Do I Have Enough? 406
15 The Research Proposal 409
Chapter Objectives 409
Preparing a Research Proposal 410
References 427
Appendix A 435
Appendix B 469
Index 499
