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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... tion is becoming poorer and more racially and ethnically diverse ( Morra , 1994 ) . For example , in the 10 years spanning 1980 to 1990 , the number of poor Hispanic children grew by over 43 % , increasing by 481,000 to 1.6 million ...
... tion , Volumes 1-3 ] Step 3 : Develop a Search Strategy Three substeps are included in developing a search strategy : ( a ) identify preliminary sources , ( b ) identify primary research journals , and ( c ) access personal networks ...
... tion of a relationship between two or more variables . Simple correlation coefficient : The simple correlation coefficient describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables . It is designated by the small ...
Contents
An Introduction to Research | 1 |
Literature Review and Research Problems | 33 |
Experimental and QuasiExperimental Research | 59 |
Copyright | |
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