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This introductory text helps students understand, conduct, and interpret both qualitative and quantitative paradigms in educational research methods. It is organized around eight research methods to help users plan and conduct their first educational research projects. Students will prepare a research plan and learn how to obtain and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and prepare a report of their projects. Pedagogical features include chapter previews, graphic organizers of chapter contents, application exercises, and activities. Nine research articles provide samples of research and demonstrate the use of the eight research methods. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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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.
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