Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications, 13th edition

Geoffrey E. Mills
, Adam W. Jordan

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Educational Research uses engaging, straightforward language to introduce the information and skills required to successfully conduct research and to competently evaluate research. Known for their clear, humor-infused writing, the authors are accessible and thoughtful guides to a field that many of you might find initially intimidating. The text provides step-by-step guidelines and clear learning targets and then supports you as you practice and develop expertise in both doing and reading research.

The 13th Edition features a new chapter on secondary data research and updated content on descriptive and referential statistics, digital research tools and more.

ISBN-13: 9780137534944

Subject: Educational Research

Category: Educational Research

PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES

Introduction to Educational Research
Ethics in Educational Research
Selecting and Defining a Research Problem
Reviewing the Literature
Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
Selecting a Sample
Selecting Measurement Instruments

PART II: RESEARCH DESIGNS

Survey Research
Correlational Research
Causal-Comparative Research
Experimental Research
Single-Subject Experimental Research
Narrative Research
Ethnographic Research
Case Study Research
Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Action Research

PART III: WORKING WITH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA

Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
Secondary Data Research
Qualitative Data Collection
Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation

PART IV: REPORTING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH

Preparing a Research Report
Evaluating a Research Report