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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... context " ( p . 14 ) . The commonality in the definitions seems to focus on a particular instance ( object or case ) and reaching an understanding within a complex context . Differ- ences of opinion exist as to whether case study is a ...
... context of conducting research in other countries , all contexts have their own cultural norms and expectations based on various biological and socially defined characteristics of the people in them . The researcher should be sensitive ...
... context within which it functions . Questions to start with include the following : Is there a written description of what is to be evaluated ? What is the status of the evaluand ? Relatively stable and mature ? New ? Developing ? How ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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