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Introduction to Educational Research Craig A. Mertler

Introduction to Educational Research By Craig A. Mertler

Introduction to Educational Research by Craig A. Mertler


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Introduction to Educational Research by Craig A. Mertler

This non-technically written, hands-on introductory text is supported by up-to-date technology to augment students' comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods.

Introduction to Educational Research, Sixth Edition, guides learners through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. In keeping with the main purpose of helping students clearly understand and apply research concepts, the language of the text is non-technical and there are are many pedagogical features throughout the text.

About Craig A. Mertler

Dr. Craig A. Mertler is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Assessment and Research Methodologies at Bowling Green (OH) State University. Dr. Mertler teaches graduate courses in quantitative research methods, introductory and multivariate statistical analysis, and assessment methods. He is currently the author of 5 books, 2 invited book chapters, 12 refereed journal articles, 2 instructors' manuals, and numerous nonrefereed articles and manuscripts. His books include:

Mertler, C. A. (in press). Interpreting standardized test scores: Strategies for data-driven instructional decision making. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Mertler, C. A. (2006). Action research: Teachers as researchers in the classroom. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Mertler, C. A. & Vannatta, R. A. (2005). Advanced and multivariate statistical methods: Practical application and interpretation (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Pyrczak.

Mertler, C. A. (2003). Classroom assessment: A practical guide for educators. Los Angeles: Pyrczak.

Table of Contents

I. ORIENTATION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.

1. Educational Research: Its Nature and Rules of Operation.

2. Types of Educational Research and Corresponding Sources of Data.

II. PRELIMINARY SKILLS NEEDED FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH.

3. Selecting, Refining, and Proposing a Topic for Research.

4. Locating Published Research.

5. Interpreting and Summarizing Published Research.

III. CONDUCTING YOUR OWN RESEARCH PROJECT.

6. Designing a Research Project.

7. Procedures and Tools for Gathering Data.

8. Analyzing Research Data and Presenting Findings.

9. Preparing a Research Report.

IV. PROCEDURES AND EXEMPLARS IN EIGHT TYPES OF RESEARCH.

10. Qualitative Research Methods. .

11. Survey Research. .

12. Nonexperimental Quantitative Research. .

13. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Single-Subject Research. .

14. Mixed-Methods Research Designs. .

15. Action and Evaluation Research

Appendix A: Overview of Statistical Concepts and Procedures.

Appendix B: Using TakeNote! To Organize Your Research Reports.

Glossary.

Index.

Additional information

GOR013229081
9780205510009
0205510000
Introduction to Educational Research by Craig A. Mertler
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Hardback
Pearson Education (US)
20070219
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