Research Essentials: An Introduction to Designs and Practices

ISBN 10: 0470181095 / ISBN 13: 9780470181096

Published by Jossey-Bass, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research Essentials: An Introduction to Designs and Practices
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470181095
• ISBN 13: 9780470181096
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Acceptable

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Synopsis

This is an accessible and practical introduction to research that addresses the broadest spectrum of research methodologies of interest to the student or new research, from experimental and survey approaches to program evaluation and ethnography. Research Essentials includes key interpretive and qualitative strategies. The book shows the role that research plays in the social sciences and education, followed by an overview of research traditions. It offers practical examples and relevant resources across the disciplines. Other features include study questions, lists of relevant journals, web sites, and organizations.

About the Author

STEPHEN D. LAPAN, PHD, is professor in the College of Education at Northern Arizona University and directs its Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Program. He has conducted research, including program evaluations, and has developed and taught courses in statistics, tests and measurements, program evaluation, action research, introduction to research, and paradigms for research. Currently, he teaches introductory and advanced research courses.

MARYLYNN T. QUARTAROLI, EDD, is project director of the NEXUS Math/Science grant to Northern Arizona University project for Science Foundation Arizona. She teaches paradigms of research in education and advanced curriculum seminar classes for Northern Arizona University's Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Program.