Quantitative research in education : a primer
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Quantitative research in education : a primer
Sage Publications, c2010
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Bibliography: p. 129-133
Includes indexes
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内容説明
Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer is a brief and practical guide to conducting research in Education. It provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research. Starting with the nature of research and science, it then turns to the meaning of concepts, variables, and research in education to cover the entire research process. The goal of this text is to dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too statistical, and too theoretical, and generate interest and understanding in using this type of research creatively and effectively. Features: Demonstrates all concepts in the text with concrete examples specific to Education Examines the conceptual foundations of statistics in order to better understand quantitative research Charts allow students to select appropriate statistical techniques for given scenarios A brief set of exercises at the conclusion of each chapter allow for immediate practice of key concepts Provides particular strategies and techniques to help students understand the process of creating their own hypotheses
目次
Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Nature of Research and Science Ways of Knowing Objectivity The Nature of Science The Scientific Approach Theory: A Scientific Concept Components of Theory Nature of Scientific Research Philosophy of Science Types of Quantitative Research Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 2. Concepts, Variables, and Research Problems Concepts Variables Kinds of Variables Operationalizing Concepts Research Problems Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 3. Conceptual Foundations of Statistics Measures of Central Tendencies Measures of Variability Normal Distribution Statistical Tests Populations and Samples Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 4. Analyzing the Structure and Substance of Hypotheses Hypotheses Kinds of Hypotheses Imposter and Misconceived Hypotheses Finding Hypotheses in Research Studies Analyzing and Diagramming Hypotheses The Invisible Condition Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 5. Generating Hypotheses Ideas for New Hypotheses Observing, Conceptualizing, and Hypothesizing More Theory-More Hypotheses Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References Appendix A: Elements of a Proposal Appendix B: Simple Writing Suggestions Glossary Index About the Author
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