Understanding Research: A Consumer's Guide by Vicki L. Plano Clark
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Understanding Research
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Understanding Research: a Consumer's Guide is the first text that places its focus squarely on the needs of the research consumer. This text helps develop in readers the skills, knowledge and strategies needed to read and interpret research reports and to evaluate the quality of such reports.
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Table of Contents
PART I -- An Introduction to Research
Chapter 1 -- The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Done
The Quantitative Parent Involvement Study
The Qualitative Parent Role Study
Chapter 2 -- Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research
PART II -- UNDERSTANDING THE INTRODUCTIONS TO RESEARCH REPORTS
Chapter 3 -- The Research Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important
The Qualitative New Teacher Study
Chapter 4 -- The Literature Review: Examining the Background for a Study
Chapter 5 -- The Purpose: Identifying the Intent of a Study
The Quantitative Goal Orientation Study
PART III -- UNDERSTANDING THE METHODS AND RESULTS OF QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH REPORTS
Chapter 6 -- Quantitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study
Chapter 7 -- Quantitative Data Collection: Identifying How Information Is Gathered
The Quantitative Youth Literacy Study
Chapter 8 -- Quantitative Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Study
PART IV -- UNDERSTANDING THE METHODS AND RESULTS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH REPORTS
Chapter 9 -- Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study
Chapter 10 -- Qualitative Data Collection: Identifying How Information Is Gathered
The Qualitative Classroom Management Study
Chapter 11 -- Qualitative Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Study
PART V -- UNDERSTANDING REPORTS THAT COMBINE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Chapter 12 -- Mixed Methods Research
The Mixed Methods Learning Environment Study
Chapter 13 -- Action Research Designs: Research for Solving Practical Problems
The Action Research Internet Skills Study
PART VI -- UNDERSTANDING THE CONCLUSIONS TO RESEARCH REPORTS
Chapter 14 -- Interpreting Research
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CIN0131583891G
9780131583894
0131583891
Understanding Research: A Consumer's Guide by Vicki L. Plano Clark
Used - Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
20090615
408
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