Research Methods in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity with Quantitative and Qualitative ApproachesDonna M Mertens not only covers two standard paradigms (postpositivist and interpretive/constructivist) but also explores the new emancipatory paradigm that is inclusive of the perspectives of feminists, ethnic/racial minorities and persons with disabilities. In each chapter, Donna M Mertens carefully explains a step of the research process through the literature review, research method and analysis to reporting the research. Each chapter opens with examples and lists of topics to consider; contains sample studies to illustrate key ideas; has sequence steps to guide one through the research process; and has a question and answer section to elicit further reflection on the material covered. |
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... Construct Sampling . Sometimes , a researcher will start a study with the desire to study the meaning of a theoretical construct such as creativity or anxiety . Such a theoretical construct must be operationally defined ( as discussed ...
... construct validity . He defines construct validity as the evidence and rationales that support the trustworthiness of score meaning . He further explains construct validity as follows : " In principle as well as in practice , construct ...
... construct validity . ( p . 744 ) Researchers interested in measuring a hypothetical construct such as intelligence , anxiety , creativity , or the like need to explicate the theoretical model that underlies the constructs . Controversy ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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