Interpreting educational research : an introduction for consumers of research / Daniel R. Hittleman, Alan J. Simon.
By: Hittleman, Daniel R.
Contributor(s): Simon, Alan J.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall, c2006Edition: 4th ed.Description: xix, 331 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0131707310 (pbk).Subject(s): Education -- Research | Research -- Methodology | Education -- Research -- EvaluationDDC classification: 370.072Item type | Current location | Shelf location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU |
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370.072 HIT (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | GENLS,GENLS,03,GR | 5000046104 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-320) and indexes.
Part I. Understanding the research process: 1. The research process - 2. Research design - 3. Reading and evaluating research reports -- Part II. Understanding the research report: 4. Reading and evaluating introductory sections: abstract, background, and purpose - 5. Reading and evaluating subject / participant sections - 6. Reading and evaluating instrument and data collection sections - 7. Reading, evaluating, and interpreting procedure and results sections - 8. Reading and interpreting qualitative procedure and findings sections - 9. Reading and evaluating discussion sections - 10. Reading and interpreting reviews of research -- Part III. Understanding how to find research reports: 11. Locating information about research reports.