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Research Pathways » (1st Edition)
Authors: Edgar I. Farmer, Jay W. Rojewski, Jay W. Rojewski
ISBN-13: 9780761820598, ISBN-10: 0761820590
Format: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of America
Date Published: July 2001
Edition: 1st Edition
Author Biography: Edgar I. Farmer
Book Synopsis
Graduate students in general and those in Workforce Education & Development in particular are often frustrated when they are assigned the task of writing a research paper, thesis, or dissertation.
Booknews
Aimed at graduate students and the faculty members who supervise them, this text describes skills and strategies helpful in the various stages of the dissertation writing process. The 20 contributions from Farmer (education, Pennsylvania State U.), Rojewski (occupational studies, U. of Georgia) and other academics discuss such topics as finding a researchable topic, conducting an extensive review of the literature, designing quantitative research, analyzing data, proofreading, and editing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of Contents
| Foreword | ||
| Preface | ||
| 1 | The Why of Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Paradigmatic and Pragmatic Considerations | 1 |
| 2 | Finding a Researchable Topic | 23 |
| 3 | Conducting an Extensive Review of the Literature | 37 |
| 4 | Elements of an Introduction Chapter | 57 |
| 5 | Theoretical or Conceptual Frameworks | 73 |
| 6 | Selecting an Appropriate Research Design | 91 |
| 7 | Mixed Methods Research Designs | 107 |
| 8 | Case Study Research | 129 |
| 9 | Focus Group Research | 157 |
| 10 | Designing Quantitative Research | 175 |
| 11 | Survey Research | 201 |
| 12 | Validity and Reliability Concerns of Data Collection Instruments | 223 |
| 13 | Determining Appropriate Sample Size | 247 |
| 14 | Research Using Available Data: Secondary Data Analysis | 259 |
| 15 | Analysis of Categorical Data with Chi-square and Log-linear Models | 285 |
| 16 | Analysis of Variance | 305 |
| 17 | Multiple Regression Analysis and Multiple Correlation Studies | 325 |
| 18 | Considerations for Statistical Significance Testing | 349 |
| 19 | Preparing the Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations Section | 367 |
| 20 | Tips on Proofreading and Editing | 375 |
| Subject Index | 389 | |
| The Editors and Contributors | 397 |
Subjects
Education & Teaching
Educational Levels & Settings Higher Education - General & Miscellaneous
Nonfiction All Nonfiction Education - General & Miscellaneous
Reference Writing Nonfiction Writing - General & Miscellaneous
Nonfiction Reference Writing
Educational Levels & Settings Higher Education - General & MiscellaneousNonfiction
All Nonfiction Education - General & MiscellaneousReference
Writing Nonfiction Writing - General & MiscellaneousNonfiction
Reference Writing