A Quick Guide To Research Methods For Dissertations In Education

Author : Abigail Parrish
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781350260412
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book A Quick Guide to Research Methods for Dissertations in Education written by Abigail Parrish and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you about to start your dissertation in education? Not sure what methods to use? Providing you with an invaluable starting point, this book gives practical information about a variety of research methods, including their pros and cons, things you need to consider before using each method and crucially, what they are not suitable for. It looks at the most commonly used methods as well as some you might not have come across before. Each chapter features examples and activities, and will help you answer these questions: - What can this method tell me? - When might I use it? - What ethical issues do I need to consider? - What is the key terminology I need to know? - How can I design a dissertation project with this method? - How do I analyse my data? - What is this method not suitable for? Written in uncomplicated language, it is a student-friendly resource to dip into, with links to further reading for more in-depth exploration of any particular method.

Author : Abigail Parrish
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350260398
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Quick Guide to Research Methods for Dissertations in Education written by Abigail Parrish and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-05-18 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you about to start your dissertation in education? Not sure what methods to use? Providing you with an invaluable starting point, this book gives practical information about a variety of research methods, including their pros and cons, things you need to consider before using each method and crucially, what they are not suitable for. It looks at the most commonly used methods as well as some you might not have come across before. Each chapter features examples and activities, and will help you answer these questions: - What can this method tell me? - When might I use it? - What ethical issues do I need to consider? - What is the key terminology I need to know? - How can I design a dissertation project with this method? - How do I analyse my data? - What is this method not suitable for? Written in uncomplicated language, it is a student-friendly resource to dip into, with links to further reading for more in-depth exploration of any particular method.

Author : William Wiersma
Publisher : Wadsworth
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Education written by William Wiersma and published by Wadsworth. This book was released on 1980 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Keith F Punch
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1473909201
Total Pages : 797 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Research Methods in Education written by Keith F Punch and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 797 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Keith Punch’s bestselling Introduction to Social Research Methods, this book introduces the research process in a range of educational contexts. In this updated second edition, you’ll find guidance on every stage of research, with chapters on developing research questions, doing a literature review, collecting data, analysing your findings and writing it all up. With a new chapter on ethics and additional coverage of Internet research and mixing methods, the second edition contains everything you’ll need if you’re studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for yourself. Introduction to Research Methods in Education provides you with: Balanced coverage of the range of methods employed by educational researchers Practical advice on collecting and analysing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data A range of examples from student projects to show how research is done in real-life educational settings A companion website with additional resources for lecturers and students. Keith F Punch is Emeritus Professor in the Graduate School of Education at The University of Western Australia. Alis Oancea is Professor of Philosophy of Education and Research Policy, as well as Director of Research at the University of Oxford, Department of Education.

Author : Keith F Punch
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 144624332X
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Research Methods in Education written by Keith F Punch and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the popular Introduction to Social Research Methods, this book offers a highly accessible, clear and engaging introduction to research in education, which has been carefully and extensively developed to fully meet the needs of those studying in education and related fields. Introduction to Research Methods in Education assumes no previous knowledge of the subject, and focuses on helping the reader develop a clear conceptual understanding of the nature of empirical research in education, and of how those ideas lead to, and underlie, the principal research techniques. Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches are covered, along with practical guidance on issues such as how to prepare a research proposal, write a literature review, and analyse different types of data. This book is an ideal introduction to researching in an educational context for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and will be a must-have for anyone studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for themselves.

Author : Peter J. Burke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351111051
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Elements of Inquiry written by Peter J. Burke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elements of Inquiry covers the basic guidelines for graduate students doing an investigation or inquiry project. It distils the rubrics necessary for teaching research methods and completing research projects, and gives the student researcher a list of steps to follow to complete any type of inquiry project – including formal research projects such as doctoral dissertations. It was written to support the work of students in an educational leadership doctoral program, but it will also assist the research efforts of college students at any level in any discipline. The book begins by establishing the underlying philosophical concepts upon which all good research is based, preparing students to get down to the "nuts and bolts" of conducting their own research and evaluating the research of others. Fundamental concepts and rules of research are explained both for producers and consumers of social science and educational research. Numerous practical examples illustrate the steps in the research process presented in the text. There are end-of-chapter exercises for students to apply the concepts discussed in the chapter. Templates for organizing and presenting research provide students with a game plan for success with their research. The book ends with an up-to-date annotated bibliography of beginning and advanced research texts allowing students easy access to books that detail the more specialized research topics. While most research books detail one or more method in depth, this text provides a broad introduction to many techniques and models used in doctoral dissertations, and will be of particular value to those who are consumers of inquiry studies and research reports. Key to the overview provided is the annotated bibliography that leads the reader to the next stage of understanding or doing research.

Author : Linda Dale Bloomberg
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 150630771X
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation written by Linda Dale Bloomberg and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing one of the key challenges facing doctoral students, Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation by Linda Dale Bloomberg and Marie Volpe fills a gap in qualitative literature by offering comprehensive guidance and practical tools for navigating each step in the qualitative dissertation journey, including the planning, research, and writing phases. Blending the conceptual, theoretical, and practical, the book becomes a dissertation in action—a logical and cohesive explanation and illustration of content and process. The Third Edition maintains key features that distinguish its unique approach and has been thoroughly updated and expanded throughout to reflect and address recent developments in the field.

Author : William Wiersma
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Education written by William Wiersma and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wiersma and Jurs' (both U. of Toledo) introductory textbook covers the full range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, designs, and procedures. The eighth edition features a new chapter on mixed, modeling, and Delhi methods; enhanced experimental validity sections; new material on writing a research proposal; improved coverage of identifying and writing research questions; and expanded coverage of technology and the use of electronic resources. For graduate students in education, research-oriented undergraduate programs, and related disciplines.

Author : Joseph Check
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1412998514
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods in Education written by Joseph Check and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011-10-27 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Education introduces research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating questions about the educational world. This lively, innovative text helps students connect technique and substance, appreciate the value of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and make ethical research decisions. It weaves actual research "stories" into the presentation of research topics, and it emphasizes validity, authenticity, and practical significance as overarching research goals. The text is divided into three sections: Foundations of Research (5 chapters), Research Design and Data Collection (7 chapters), and Analyzing and Reporting Data (3 chapters). This tripartite conceptual framework honors traditional quantitative approaches while reflecting the growing popularity of qualitative studies, mixed method designs, and school-based techniques. This approach provides a comprehensive, conceptually unified, and well-written introduction to the exciting but complex field of educational research.

Author : Lakmini Mallawarachchi
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Research Methods written by Lakmini Mallawarachchi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book 'Research Methods - Step by step guide to write a dissertation' is formatted as follows;-Introduction-Deductive approach-Inductive and mixed approaches -Organization of chapters-References and IndicesThis book can be used as a handbook and a self-study material as all the above mentioned areas are discussed using examples to make easier even for a beginner to understand with less effort.