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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... important to remember to set limits in terms of geographic region and the time period covered . Local studies and state studies are valid and important parts of historical research , and delimiting a study can be an important step in ...
... important to point out that you are not going to include only positive things about the person . A biography that creates a " plaster saint " of an individual lacks credibility . It is important to be sensitive to the individual's ...
... Important terms and concepts should be defined . If you are proposing a qualitative study , initial definitions for important terms and concepts should be included , while recognizing that these will change as the study pro- ceeds . C ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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