Understanding and Conducting Research in Education: A User-Friendly Approach

Acknowledgements
Terms with which You Should Be Familiar
Introduction

Chapter 1 The Ethics of Research
Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Research
The Use of Human Subjects in Research

Chapter 2 Identifying and Developing the Problem
The Systematic Process of Research
General Sequence of Research Activities
Finish!

Chapter 3 Reviewing the Literature & Developing Research Problems and Hypothesis
Reviewing the Literature
Organizing and Developing the Review of Related Literature
Research Problems, Questions and Hypotheses

Chapter 4 Designing the Research
Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Mixed Methods
Evaluation Research & Action Research
Evaluation Research
Process of Evaluation Research
Identify the problem or area of focus
Review the Related Research Literature
Collect the Data
Action Research

Chapter 5 Quantitative Research
Criteria for Good Quantitative Research
Introducing… Quantitative Research!
Experimental Research Methodology
Casual-Comparative Research Methodology
Quasi-Experimental Methodology
Time-Series Design from Another Perspective
Single Subject Methodology
Survey

Chapter 6 Sampling
Probability and Non-Probability Samples
Probability: Random Sampling
Non Probability: Alternate Sampling
Potential Sampling Problems

Chapter 7 Validity and Reliability
Enhancing Validity and Reliability
Controlling Variance

Chapter 8 Qualitative Research Design
Approaches to Qualitative Research
Overview of Qualitative Methodologies
Historical Research
Observational Research
Case Study Research
Survey Research
Ethnography
Grounded Theory

Chapter 9 The Data & How to Get It
Just, Exactly, What is Data?
Collecting Data
Data Collection Strategies
Interviewing
Tips for Effective Interviewing
Qualitative Interviewing
Potential Barriers to Effective Interviews
Observing

Chapter 10 Analyzing and Organizing the Data
Organizing the Data
Statistical Analysis
Quantitative Data Analysis
Descriptive Statistics vs. Inferential Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
One-Way ANOVA
Two-Way ANOVA
The Chi Square: One-Way Classification
Two-Way Classification
Qualitative Data Analysis
Interpretational Analysis
Structural Analysis
Reflective Analysis

Final Notes
Interpreting & Utilizing Research Findings
References