Research methods in education: An introduction - Hardcover

Wiersma, William

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205087477 ISBN 13: 9780205087471

Publisher: Allyn and Bacon, 1986

Synopsis

B> A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education retains the clear, concise writing style and organization that has made the book so popular. It helps with the evaluation of research literature as well as the mastering of research methodology. It emphasizes the rationale for commonly used research procedures and their applications. The nature of educational research is outlined and the steps in the research process are clearly defined. Because identification of a research problem is so important, the entire second chapter is devoted to this topic. It has been updated with a new chapter on evaluating research papers, additional information on computers and software used in research, and a data disk consisting of three data sets that accompanies the text. The book is broad in scope covering both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies as well as sampling designs, measurement, data collection, preparation of data sets for computer analysis, statistical procedures, and reports. For anyone interested in the research methodology for education and educational psychology.

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From the Back Cover

“This is a wonderful text book for an educational research course, and a highly desirable resource to help students or educators gain profound insight about methods, designs, procedures, and writing of educational research.”
Leping Liu, University of Nevada, Reno

“This text is the most "user-friendly" research text that I have found. The progression of ideas is wonderful, building on prior concepts without overwhelming or confusing the reader.”
Roxanne DelaVecchia, Towson University

A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education, Eighth Edition explores quantitative and qualitative research from beginning to end, starting with the formulation of a research question straight through to publication. Retaining the clear, concise writing style and organization that has made this text so popular, Research Methods in Education helps students evaluate research literature as well as master research methodology.

New To This Edition

• Enhanced experimental validity sections. Provides students with proper criteria for judging the quality of research (Chs. 16 & 17).
• New! Writing a research proposal. Thoroughly outlines each stage of the process to prepare students in developing their own proposal (Ch. 16).
• Improved coverage of the process of identifying and writing research questions—the driving force behind the entire research process.
• Expanded coverage of technology and the use of electronic resources. Offers students an in-depth exploration in research from web referencing to data analysis and much more!
• Brand new coverage of Mixed Methods and Delphi Studies. Adds a new dimension to the text to keep current with practice.

Research Navigator access is provided with the text and integration is provided through the use of key-term icons and chapter ending activities. This database provides discipline-specific academic resources as well as helpful tips on the writing process, online research, and finding and citing valid sources. See the inside front cover for details!

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn and Bacon
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0205087477
• ISBN 13: 9780205087471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 466