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How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education by Jack R. Fraenkel, Norman E. Wallen and Helen Hyun

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How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education covers each step of the research process and discusses the most widely used research methodologies, providing a comprehensive introduction to education research. End-of-chapter worksheets, thorough coverage of data analysis, and research tips make the text appropriate for courses that focus on doing research and for those that stress how to understand research.

Preface

Part 1 Introduction to Research

1 The Nature of Research

Part 2 The Basics of Education Research

2 The Research Problem

3 Locating and Reviewing the Literature

4 Ethics and Research

5 Variables, Hypotheses, and Propositions

6 Sampling

7 Instrumentation

8 Validity and Reliability

9 Internal Validity

Part 3 Data Analysis

10 Descriptive Statistics

11 Inferential Statistics 213

12 Statistics In Perspective

Part 4 Quantitative Research Methodologies

13 Experimental Research

14 Single-Subject Research

15 Correlational Research

16 Causal-Comparative Research

17 Survey Research

Part 5 Introduction to Qualitative Research

18 The Nature of Qualitative Research

19 Observation and Interviewing

20 Content Analysis

Part 6 Qualitative Research Methodologies

22 Historical Research

Part 7 Mixed-Methods Studies

23 Mixed-Methods Research

Part 8 Research By Practitioners

24 Action and Teacher Research

Part 9 Writing Research Proposals and Reports

25 Preparing Research Proposals and Reports

Appendices

Glossary

Index

About the Author

Jack R. Fraenkel

Jack R. Fraenkel was Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Director of the Research and Development Center in the College of Education at San Francisco State University. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University and taught courses in research methodology and statistics for more than 30 years. In 1997, he received the James A. Michener Prize in Writing for his writings about social studies and sciences. His recent work centered around advising and assisting faculty and students in generating and developing research endeavors. Jack passed away in 2014.

Norman E. Wallen

Norman E. Wallen is Professor Emeritus of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education at San Francisco State University, where he taught from 1966 to 1992. An experienced researcher, he received his Ph.D from Syracuse University and taught courses in research design and statistics to master's and doctoral students for many years. He is a former member of the City Council of Flagstaff, Arizona and the Executive Committee of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club.

Helen Hyun

Helen H. Hyun is currently Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education at San Francisco State University. She received her EdD from Harvard University and has taught courses in research design and methodology to master’s and doctoral students at both San Francisco State and the University of Californiaat Berkeley. Her teaching and research interests include higher education policy, mixed methods research, and equity issues in education.

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