Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications [Paperback]

Description: Geoffrey E. Mills A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research. Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher. PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES 1. Introduction to Educational Research 2. Ethics in Educational Research 3. Selecting and Defining a Research Problem 4. Reviewing the Literature 5. Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan 6. Selecting a Sample 7. Selecting Measuring Instruments PART II: RESEARCH DESIGNS 8. Survey Research 9. Correlational Research 10. Causal-Comparative Research 11. Experimental Research 12. Single-Subject Experimental Research 13. Narrative Research 14. Ethnographic Research 15. Case Study Research 16. Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods 17. Action Research PART III: WORKING WITH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA 18. Descriptive Statistics 19. Inferential Statistics 20. Qualitative Data Collection 21. Qualitative Research Data Analysis and Interpretation PART IV: REPORTING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH 22. Preparing a Research Report 23. Evaluating a Research Report

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