Opis: Quantitative Research in Education - Curt Adams, Wayne Hoy

Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer, Second Edition is a brief and practical text designed to allay anxiety about quantitative research. Award-winning authors Wayne K. Hoy and Curt M. Adams first introduce readers to the nature of research and science, and then present the meaning of concepts and research problems as they dispel notions that quantitative research is too difficult, too theoretical, and not practical. Rich with concrete examples and illustrations, the Primer emphasizes conceptual understanding and the practical utility of quantitative methods while teaching strategies and techniques for developing original research hypotheses. NEW TO THIS EDITION *A new chapter devoted to the practical applications of quantitative research uses the concepts of collective trust, organizational climate, and improvement science to illustrate the utility of quantitative research for practice. *New hypotheses found in research studies are available for readers to analyze and diagram. *A new section on self-determination theory has been added to demonstrate the relationship between theory and practice. *A new section on self-regulatory climate gives readers an opportunity to explore an exciting new area they are likely to encounter in practice. *A conceptual description of Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) has been added to help readers understand statistical data organized at more than one level. "This text will definitely be useful in providing students with a solid orientation to research design particularly in quantitative research" -- Gail T. Schneider "Precision, precision, precision! I think this is a must have companion text for graduate students who have to complete a thesis or dissertation. The author does an outstanding job of cataloging and describing difficult research methods terms in a clear and concise way." -- Farzin Madjidi "Greatest strength is the comprehensiveness of the treatment" -- Barbara Y. LaCosta "A reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research" -- Megan Tschannen-MoranChapter 1: The Nature of Research and Science Ways of Knowing Objectivity The Nature of Science The Scientific Approach Theory: A Scientific Concept Components of Theory The Nature of Scientific Research Types of Quantitative Research Chapter 2: Concepts, Variables, and Research Problems Concepts Variables Operationalizing Concepts Research Problems Chapter 3: Conceptual Foundations of Statistics Measures of Central Tendencies Measures of Variability Normal Distribution Populations and Samples Statistical Tests Chapter 4: Analyzing the Structure and Substance of Hypotheses Hypotheses Kinds of Hypotheses Imposter and Misconceived Hypotheses Finding Hypotheses in Research Studies Analyzing and Diagramming Hypotheses The Invisible Condition: "Other Things Being Equal" Chapter 5: Generating Hypotheses Ideas for New Hypotheses Observing, Conceptualizing, and Hypothesizing Searching for Theoretical Underpinnings More Theory: More Hypotheses Chapter 6: Practical Applications Collective Trust Organizational Climate Guidelines for Improvement

Szczegóły: Quantitative Research in Education - Curt Adams, Wayne Hoy

Tytuł: Quantitative Research in Education
Autor: Curt Adams, Wayne Hoy
Producent: SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN: 9781483376417
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 176
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.32 kg

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