Research methods and methodologies in education / edited by James Arthur, Michael Waring, Robert Coe and Larry Hedges.
Contributor(s): Arthur, James [editor]
| Coe, Rob [editor] | Hedges, Larry V [editor].
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BookPublisher: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2012Description: xxxiv, 417 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780857020390 (paperback); 9780857020383.Subject(s): Education -- Research -- Methodology | Education -- ResearchDDC classification: 370.72 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 370.72 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00229765 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
′This work will be of immense value to those who are undertaking a significant post-graduate research study in Education. The array of impressive contributors writes in an accessible and clear manner, and brings the attention of the reader to both technical and conceptual terms. This book certainly will be an addition to my own reference library′ - Susan Groundwater-Smith, Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydne y
This straightforward and jargon-free book will provide students with the theoretical understandings, practical knowledge and skills they need to carry out independent research. The international contributors identify key research methodologies, data collection tools and analysis methods, and focus on the direct comparisons between them.
Each chapter sets out the strengths and weaknesses of a key research method by:
identifying specific research designs presenting a series of relevant data collection tools highlighting which analytical methods which can be used.The chapters cover the full range of methods and methodologies, including internet research, mixed methods research and the various modes of ethnographic research. Additional online materials are also available including links to useful journal articles enabling further reading and exploration of each chapter.
This is a key book for M-level students and other postgraduates within Education and Educational Research Methods courses.
James Arthur is Head of School and Professor of Education and Civic Engagement at the University of Birmingham, UK. Michael J. Waring is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport, Exercise and Human Sciences at Loughborough University, UK. Robert Coe is Professor in the School of Education and Director of the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM), Durham University, UK. Larry V. Hedges (PhD) is Board of Trustees Professor of Statistics and Social Policy, at the Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University, US.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I: Introduction to research methods and methodologies in education -- Introduction : how this book can help you / James Arthur -- The nature of educational research -- exploring the different understandings of educational research / Robert J. Coe -- Finding your theoretical position / Michael Waring -- Part II: Basic principles and practice in conducting research -- Design of empirical research / Larry V. Hedges -- Planning your research / Laura Day Ashley -- Conducting your research / Robert J. Coe -- Research impact and dissemination / Marilyn Leask -- Part III: Key methods -- Dimension 1: Research designs -- Action research / Carol Munn-Giddings -- Naturalistic research / Rob Walker -- Ethnographic and representational styles / Ghazala Bhatti -- Grounded theory / Robert Thornberg -- Visual methodologies / Jenni Karlsson -- Case study research / Laura Day Ashley -- Issues of truth and justice / Ian Davies and Andrew Peterson -- Surveys and longitudinal research / Anna Vignoles -- Statistical and correlational techniques / Stephen Gorard -- Secondary data / Emma Smith -- Impact evaluation / Steve Higgins -- Interventions : experiments / Peter Tymms -- A systematic review / Mark Newman and Kelly Dickson -- Mixed methods / Gert Biesta -- Philosophical research / Richard Pring -- Dimension 2: Data collection tools -- Observation-based research / Michael V. Angrosino -- In-depth interviews / Carolyn L. Mears -- Techniques to assist with interviewing / Rosalind Hurworth -- Focus groups and group interviews / Anita Gibbs -- Internet-based methods / Rhona Sharpe and Greg Benfield -- Doing blog research / Axel Bruns and Jean Burgess -- Documentary methods / Gary McCulloch -- Systematic reviews / Carole Torgerson, Jill Hall and Kate Light -- Questionnaires / Peter Tymms -- Measurement and validity / Ronald K. Hambleton -- Dimension 3: Analysis methods -- Software and qualitative data analysis / Graham R. Gibbs -- Statistical analysis tools / Paul Connolly -- Discourse analysis / Elaine Vaughan -- Media analysis / Michael Atkinson -- Visual methodologies and social change / Claudia Mitchell -- Grounded theory / Michael Waring -- Etnography as epistemology / Judith L. Green, Audra Skukauskaite and W. Douglas Baker -- Biographical research methods / Michael Tedder -- Statistical hypothesis tests / Michael Borenstein -- Analysis of variance (ANOVA) / H.J. Keselman and Lisa Lix -- Multiple linear regression / Stephen Gorard -- Multilevel analysis / Michael Seltzer and Jordan Rickles -- Effect size / Robert J. Coe -- Meta-analysis / Larry V. Hedges.
This straightforward and jargon-free book will provide students with the theoretical understandings, practical knowledge and skills they need to carry out independent research. The international contributors identify key research methodologies, data collection tools and analysis methods and focus on the direct comparisons between them. Each chapter sets out the strengths and weaknesses of a key research method by: identifying specific research designs; presenting a series of relevant data collection tools; highlighting which analytical methods can be used. The chapters cover the full range of methods and methodologies, including internet research, mixed methods, and ethnographic research. Additional online materials are also available including links to useful journal articles. This is a key book for M-level students and other postgraduates within Education and Educational Research Methods courses. -- Back cover.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part 1 Introduction to Research Methods and Metholodies in Education
- How this Book Can Help You and about the Tasks and Companion Website
- The Nature of Educational Research
- Part 2 Basic Principles and Practice in Conducting Research
- Where Do You Stand as a Researcher?
- Design of Empirical Research
- Planning Your Research
- Conducting Your Research
- Research Impact and Dissemination
- Part 3 Key Methods
- Dimension 1
- Action Research
- Naturalistic Research
- Ethnographic and Representational Styles
- Grounded Theory
- Visual Methodologies
- Case Study Research
- Issues of Truth and Justice
- Surveys and Longitudinal Research
- Statistical and Correlational Techniques
- Secondary Data
- Impact Evaluation
- Interventions: Experiments
- a Systematic Review
- Combining Methodologies: Mixed Methods
- Philosophical Research: Lessons from the Nuffield Review
- Dimension 2
- Observation-Based Research
- In-Depth Interviews
- Techniques to Assist with Interviewing
- Focus Groups and Group Interviews
- Internet Based Methods
- Doing Blog Research: The Computational Turn
- Documentary Methods
- Systematic Reviews
- Questionnaires
- Measurement
- Dimension 3
- Software and Qualitative Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis Tools
- Discourse Analysis
- Media Analysis
- Visual Methodologies and Social Change
- Grounded Theory
- Ethnography as Epistemology
- Biographical Research Methods
- Statistical Hypothesis Tests
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
- Multiple Linear Regression
- Multilevel Analysis
- Effect Size
- Meta-Analysis