Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods

ISBN 10: 1138824763 / ISBN 13: 9781138824768

Published by Routledge, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138824763
• ISBN 13: 9781138824768
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Research in the College Context, 2nd Edition provides faculty, students, practitioners, and researchers in the college environment with a manual of diverse approaches and methods for researching higher education and college students. The text offers the reader a variety of qualitative and quantitative research tools including interviewing, surveys, mixed methods, focus groups, visual methods, participatory action research, policy analysis, document analysis and historical methods, secondary data analysis, and use of large national data sets. This revised edition provides readers with current and innovative methodological tools needed to research the complex issues facing higher education today. Each technique is thoroughly presented with accompanying examples, advice for designing research projects, and tips for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results. Clearly organized and accessible, this volume is the essential guide for experienced and novice researchers.

About the Author

Frances K. Stage is Professor of Higher Education at New York University, USA.

Kathleen Manning is Professor Emerita of Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Vermont, USA.