An Introduction to Educational Research
Connecting Methods to Practice
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An Introduction to Educational Research
Connecting Methods to Practice
About this book
Expand your understanding of educational research with this practice-first introduction.
Written specifically for education practitioners, An Introduction to Educational Research: Connecting Methods to Practice approaches research methods from a practice-first perspective that aligns research with professional experiences and identifies the tools and resources readers can use when conducting their own research. Throughout the book, the authors illuminate complex research concepts using problems of practice confronting educators to help readers make meaningful connections with key concepts and research practices. The authors present balanced coverage across research methodologies that is linked to practice, so readers clearly see research as a tool they can use to improve classrooms, schools, districts, and educational organizations.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Part I Examining the Foundations of Educational Research
- 1 Studying Education Practice with Research
- 2 Designing a Research Study
- 3 Reviewing the Literature
- 4 Considering Research Ethics
- Part II Considering Approaches to Educational Research
- 5 Introducing Qualitative Research
- 6 Introducing Quantitative Research
- 7 Collecting Qualitative and Quantitative Data
- 8 Completing Qualitative Data Analysis
- 9 Completing Quantitative Data Analysis
- 10 Introducing Mixed Methods Research and Analysis
- 11 Introducing Action Research
- Part III Producing Research to Improve Practice
- 12 Writing the Research
- 13 Using and Sharing Research to Improve Practice
- Glossary
- References
- Index