Beschreibung:
Essentials of Research Methods for Educators is a comprehensive resource designed for future educational professionals. It provides an in-depth overview of data literacy and research methods, using concrete examples for better understanding. The book covers qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, and offers a highly scaffolded approach, making research projects manageable.
Chapter 1: Introduction to ResearchChapter 2: Reviewing the LiteratureChapter 3: Research Design: The What, When, and How of ResearchChapter 4: Non-Experimental Research DesignsChapter 5: Experimental Research DesignsChapter 6: Qualitative Research DesignsChapter 7: Mixed Methods Research DesignsChapter 8: Action Research for EducatorsChapter 9: Program EvaluationChapter 10: Sampling and Measurement Learning ObjectivesChapter 11: Data CollectionChapter 12: Descriptive StatisticsChapter 13: Inferential StatisticsChapter 14: Qualitative AnalysisChapter 15: Communicating ResearchChapter 16: Using Research to Guide Practice