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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... Dependent variable , criterion variable : The dependent or criterion variable is the vari- able that the researcher is interested in measuring to determine how it is different for groups with different experiences ( dependent ) or ...
... dependent vari- able ? 10. What was the influence of the time period that elapsed between the treatment and the administration of the dependent variable ? Other Threats to Validity 1. Were steps taken to ensure the treatment was ...
... dependent measures or a single dependent measure used ? 9. Were targeted and nontargeted responses measured in the study ? Could discrimi- nant validity be established in that the treatment was successful in appropriate situations but ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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