Understanding Quantitative Data In Educational Research

Author : Nicoleta Gaciu
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529743915
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Quantitative Data in Educational Research written by Nicoleta Gaciu and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to help you gain confidence in analysing and interpreting quantitative data and using appropriate statistical tests, by exploring, in plain language, a variety of data analysis methods. Highly practical, each chapter includes step-by-step instructions on how to run specific statistical tests using R, practical tips on how to interpret results correctly and exercises to put into practice what you have learned. It also includes guidance on how to use R and RStudio, how to visualise quantitative data, and the fundamentals of inferential statistics, estimations and hypothesis testing.

Author : Paul Connolly
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134191847
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Data Analysis in Education written by Paul Connolly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-08-07 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and user-friendly guide to quantitative data analysis in educational research, aimed at those with little or no prior knowledge of statistical methods.

Author : Saiyidi Mat Roni
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811391327
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Conducting Quantitative Research in Education written by Saiyidi Mat Roni and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a clear and straightforward guide for all those seeking to conduct quantitative research in the field of education, using primary research data samples. While positioned as less powerful and somehow inferior, non-parametric tests can be very useful where the research can only be designed to accommodate data structure which is ordinal, or scale but violates a normality assumption, which is required for parametric tests. Non-parametric data are a staple of educational research, and as such, it is essential that educational researchers learn how to work with these data with confidence and rigour.

Author : Daniel Muijs
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 144624234X
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Quantitative Research in Education with SPSS written by Daniel Muijs and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This accessible and authoritative introduction is essential for education students and researchers needing to use quantitative methods for the first time. Using datasets from real-life educational research and avoiding the use of mathematical formulae, the author guides students through the essential techniques that they will need to know, explaining each procedure using the latest version of SPSS. The datasets can also be downloaded from the book′s website, enabling students to practice the techniques for themselves. This revised and updated second edition now also includes more advanced methods such as log linear analysis, logistic regression, and canonical correlation. Written specifically for those with no prior experience of quantitative research, this book is ideal for education students and researchers in this field.

Author : Wayne K. Hoy
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506307213
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Research in Education written by Wayne K. Hoy and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research..." —Megan Tschannen-Moran, The College of William & Mary Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer, Second Edition is a brief and practical text designed to allay anxiety about quantitative research. Award-winning authors Wayne K. Hoy and Curt M. Adams first introduce readers to the nature of research and science, and then present the meaning of concepts and research problems as they dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too theoretical, and not practical. Rich with concrete examples and illustrations, the Primer emphasizes conceptual understanding and the practical utility of quantitative methods while teaching strategies and techniques for developing original research hypotheses. The Second Edition includes suggestions for empirical investigation and features a new section on self-determination theory, examples from the latest research, a concluding chapter illustrating the practical applications of quantitative research, and much more. This accessible Primer is perfect for students and researchers who want a quick understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and who want to learn how to effectively create and test ideas.

Author : Wayne K. Hoy
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1506307205
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Quantitative Research in Education written by Wayne K. Hoy and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer, Second Edition is a brief and practical text designed to allay anxiety about quantitative research. Award-winning authors Wayne K. Hoy and Curt M. Adams first introduce readers to the nature of research and science, and then present the meaning of concepts and research problems as they dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too theoretical, and not practical. Rich with concrete examples and illustrations, the Primer emphasizes conceptual understanding and the practical utility of quantitative methods while teaching strategies and techniques for developing original research hypotheses.

Author : Mike Lambert
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351188372
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Practical Research Methods in Education written by Mike Lambert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Research Methods in Education is a hands-on guide which critically explores and scrutinizes research methods used in educational enquiry. Drawing on the research, practical experience and reflections of active researchers, each chapter offers explanations, examples, tasks for students to undertake and suggestions for further reading, all of which are designed to strengthen understanding of practical methods of data collection in educational and social-science research. This insightful book offers: Detailed illustration of a range of data-collection methods and approaches used in educational research Chapters written by active researchers, experienced in addressing challenges of carrying out practical research in education Examples, study tasks and suggestions for further reading in each chapter An exploration of critical reflection and decision-making in relation to research methodology in education Close attention to research ethics Exploring practical methods of data-collection for educational and social-science research, Practical Research Methods in Education is a unique and valuable resource for any students interested and engaged in the planning and completion of their own investigations.

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 : Clive Opie
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1446233561
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Educational Research written by Clive Opie and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2004-02-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `A welcome and helpful addition to the shelves of tutors and students working on masters programmes. It will be most beneficial supporting students on programmes where there is a substantial research training component. It offers important exemplars of using computer software in qualitative analysis' - Educational Review `This book is aimed at Master's students who are engaging in educational research for the first time. [It] provides teacher-researchers with the additional information they need so they can go on to read further and more in depth, having more confidence in the accessibility of such studies. I found it does this well, and is an ideal point of reference for those who are just embarking on a Master's degree. A useful glossary is provided, giving detailed but 'readable' explanations of key terms and phrases' - Primary Practice Doing Educational Research offers a hands-on guide for students engaged in educational research. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key qualitative and quantitative methods necessary for those commencing research for the first time. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted. Providing all the essentials for the first-time researcher, the book includes: · a variety of examples and case studies to illustrate how the methods and techniques can be used in `real-life' contexts · practical guidance on time management planning research projects and writing reports. · a broad coverage - including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using computer software, ethical issues and the writing-up and presentation of data. This engaging book has been written by a team of leading researchers with over sixty years of cumulative experience. It has a student-friendly structure which will make it accessible and popular with undergraduates and postgraduates. It will be an invaluable resource for both students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective research in education.

Author : Timothy Teo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9462094047
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Quantitative Methods for Educational Research written by Timothy Teo and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of their research activities, researchers in all areas of education develop measuring instruments, design and conduct experiments and surveys, and analyze data resulting from these activities. Educational research has a strong tradition of employing state-of-the-art statistical and psychometric (psychological measurement) techniques. Commonly referred to as quantitative methods, these techniques cover a range of statistical tests and tools. Quantitative research is essentially about collecting numerical data to explain a particular phenomenon of interest. Over the years, many methods and models have been developed to address the increasingly complex issues that educational researchers seek to address. This handbook serves to act as a reference for educational researchers and practitioners who desire to acquire knowledge and skills in quantitative methods for data analysis or to obtain deeper insights from published works. Written by experienced researchers and educators, each chapter in this handbook covers a methodological topic with attention paid to the theory, procedures, and the challenges on the use of that particular methodology. It is hoped that readers will come away from each chapter with a greater understanding of the methodology being addressed as well as an understanding of the directions for future developments within that methodological area.