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The updated Eleventh Edition of Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications introduces research mainly at a “how-to” skill and application level. A total instructional system, the book includes stated learning outcomes, instruction, and procedures for evaluating each outcome. It supports readers as they develop expertise in research, learning key concepts and skills and becoming involved in the research process itself. The authors take a down-to-earth approach that helps the reader become both an educational researcher and a competent consumer of educational research. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded assessments with feedback and interactive activities with expert feedback that provide invaluable opportunities for readers to engage in the research process, identify key elements in a published report, analyze and evaluate published research, and practice specific tasks required for a research project.
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From reviews of the book:
“Entire text is very accessible – through both language and visual aids; easy to understand examples for nearly every situation described in the text; beginning researchers will appreciate the attentiveness to context, while more experienced students will find a comprehensive text that expertly connects the many intertwining elements of the research process.” — Lauren Saenz, Boston College
“[T]he numerous summary tables … organize and consolidate the material in one convenient place …. end-of-chapter summaries are especially well done… presented in a topical format [and help] students to review the material… end-of-chapter tasks [are] … especially helpful to students who don’t quite know how to get started on the task.” — Dwight R. Gard, Texas Tech University
“[T]he authors’ writing style … is instructive, engaging and at a level that is appropriate for any graduate student seeking a general understanding of research methods. The objectives and summary tables at the beginning of the chapter focus the students’ attention on the important ideas … numbered steps and examples provide clarification, especially where procedures are involved. The tasks and examples presented at the end of the chapter add relevancy to the chapter topics.” — Jann W. MacInnes, University of Florida
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- Check Your Understanding of chapter content. Embedded Self -Check assessments with feedback throughout the eText help readers assess how well they have mastered the content.
- Practice applying research concepts and skills. Interactive Thinking Like a Researcher exercises allow the reader to practice specific research tasks.
- Practice reading research articles. Interactive Reading Research exercises provide readers with practice identifying key parts of research articles like purpose statements, research questions, descriptions of methods, and conclusions.
- Practice understanding research articles. Interactive Understanding Research exercises help readers not simply identify parts of articles but to use the concepts they have learned in the chapter to read articles with understanding.
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Comprehensive yet accessible
The updated Eleventh Edition of
Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications introduces research mainly at a how-to skill and application level. A total instructional system, the book includes stated learning outcomes, instruction, and procedures for evaluating each outcome.It supports readers as they develop expertise in research, learning key concepts and skills and becoming involved in the research process itself. The authors take a down-to-earth approach that helps the reader become both an educational researcher and a competent consumer of educational research. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded assessments with feedback and interactive activities with expert feedback that provide invaluable opportunities for readers to engage in the research process, identify key elements in a published report, analyze and evaluate published research, and practice specific tasks required for a research project.
Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* This access code card provides access to the new Enhanced Pearson eText, a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
- Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
- Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(r) and Android(r) tablet.*
- Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText for 40-65% less than a print bound book.
* The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7 or 10 tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
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About the Author
Geoffrey E. Mills
A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research.
Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, now in its 5th edition.
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
Part I Foundational Concepts and Processes
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Educational Research
CHAPTER 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic
CHAPTER 3 Reviewing the Literature
CHAPTER 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
CHAPTER 5 Selecting a Sample
CHAPTER 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments
Part II Research Designs
CHAPTER 7 Survey Research
CHAPTER 8 Correlational Research
CHAPTER 9 Causal—Comparative Research
CHAPTER 10 Experimental Research
CHAPTER 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research
CHAPTER 12 Narrative Research
CHAPTER 13 Ethnographic Research
CHAPTER 14 Case Study Research
CHAPTER 15 Mixed Methods Research
CHAPTER 16 Action Research
Part III Working with Quantitative and Qualitative data
CHAPTER 17 Descriptive Statistics
CHAPTER 18 Inferential Statistics
CHAPTER 19 Qualitative Data Collection
CHAPTER 20 Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation
Part IV Reporting and Critiquing Research
CHAPTER 21 Preparing a Research Report
CHAPTER 22 Evaluating a Research Report