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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... survey , the first step is to define the purpose of the survey . Design Phase During the design phase , the researcher should begin to articulate the purpose ( s ) of the survey , state specific objectives , consider the types of ...
... Survey carried out by the Bureau of the Census for the Public Health Service ; and rates of crimes and people's concerns and fears about crime from the National Crime Survey ( Fowler , 1993 ) . The Center for Assess- ment and ...
... survey research , the researcher has a choice of mail , telephone , personal interviews , e - mail , or a combination of these as a method of collecting data . The method selected depends on the purpose of the survey , the nature of the ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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