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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... possible to say which of the treatments , or which combinations of the treatments is necessary to bring about the desired result . For example , Stevens and Slavin ( 1995 ) conducted a study to determine the effect of a cooperative ...
... possible and always take notes if possible in case of a technological failure with the recording equipment . Concluding the Interview 1. Ease into the conclusion by summarizing what you have just heard . 2. Explain what you plan to do ...
... possible for ethical or practical reasons to assign people randomly , and it may not be possible to randomly select individuals from a larger population . Much research in education and psychology is done with available populations ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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