Research Methodology in Education
Research Design Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches by John W. Creswell J. David Creswell
This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, the authora include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry.
How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 8th Edition by Jack Fraenkel, Norman Wallen, Helen Hyun
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to educational research. The text covers the most widely used research methodologies and discusses each step in the research process in detail. Step-by-step analysis of real research studies provides students with practical examples of how to prepare their work and read that of others. End-of-chapter problem sheets, comprehensive coverage of data analysis, and information on how to prepare research proposals and reports make it appropriate both for courses that focus on doing research and for those that stress how to read and understand research.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - 7th Edition by coll.
The 7th Edition is the official source for APA Style. It guides users through the scholarly writing process—from the ethics of authorship to reporting research through publication. The seventh edition is an indispensable resource for students and professionals to achieve excellence in writing and make an impact with their work. The seventh edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect best practices in scholarly writing and publishing. All formats are in full color, with a new tabbed spiral version. Improved ease of navigation, with many additional numbered sections to help users quickly locate answers to their questions.
Qualitative Data Analysis A Methods Sourcebook by Matthew B. Miles, A. Michael Huberman, Johnny Saldaña
The Third Edition’s presentation of the fundamentals of research design and data management is followed by five distinct methods of analysis: exploring, describing, ordering, explaining, and predicting. Miles and Huberman′s original research studies are profiled and accompanied with new examples from Saldaña′s recent qualitative work. The book′s most celebrated chapter, "Drawing and Verifying Conclusions," is retained and revised, and the chapter on report writing has been greatly expanded, and is now called "Writing About Qualitative Research." Comprehensive and authoritative, Qualitative Data Analysis has been elegantly revised for a new generation of qualitative researchers.
SPSS Statistics, Version 22 A Practical Guide by Peter Allen, Kellie Bennett
This practical and highly visual text introduces students to a range of commonly used statistical procedures typically included in the curricula of undergraduate applied statistics and research methodology units. The text takes a hands-on approach to the subject matter, working through each procedure in an illustrated, step-by-step fashion. As well as a focus on "doing", the authors also emphasise interpretation and reporting throughout using many examples with annotated SPSS output and explanations of how specific research findings can be communicated clearly and concisely.
Research Methods in Education by Louis Cohen, Lawrence Manion, Keith Morrison
This thoroughly updated and extended eighth edition of the long-running bestseller Research Methods in Education covers the whole range of methods employed by educational research at all stages. Its five main parts cover: the context of educational research; research design; methodologies for educational research; methods of data collection; and data analysis and reporting.
Educational Research Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research by John W. Creswell
This text provides a comprehensive treatment of educational research. It opens with an accessible introduction to research and then covers the general steps in the process of research. The final chapters are devoted to the major designs in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. In the 6th Edition of this very practical text, we draw from a wide range of disciplines and subdisciplines, including examples from a broad range of fields, including program evaluation, multicultural research, counseling, school psychology, education in health professions, and learning and cognition.
Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics by Andy Field
With an exciting new look, new characters to meet, and its unique combination of humour and step-by-step instruction, this award-winning book is the statistics lifesaver for everyone. From initial theory through to regression, factor analysis and multilevel modelling, Andy Field animates statistics and SPSS software with his famously bizarre examples and activities.
Introductory Statistics by Prem S. Mann
Introductory Statistics, 9th Edition is written for a one or two semester first course in applied statistics and is intended for students who do not have a strong background in mathematics. The only prerequisite is knowledge of elementary algebra. Introductory Statistics is known for its realistic examples and exercises, clarity and brevity of presentation, and soundness of pedagogical approach.
Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation by Sharan B. Merriam, Elizabeth J. Tisdell
This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The reader-friendly, jargon-free style makes this book accessible to both novice and experienced researchers, emphasizing the role of a theoretical framework in designing a study while providing practical guidance.