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Educational Research by Robert Burke Johnson; Larry B. Christensen
Call Number: LB1028 .J59 2020

ISBN: 9781544337838

Publication Date: 2019-10-11

Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approachesby R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, easily digestible introduction to research methods. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields, including how to read and critically evaluate published research and how to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own. The Seventh Edition maintains the features that made this book a best-seller, including attention-grabbing chapter-opening vignettes, lively examples that engage reader interest, a conversational and friendly writing style, and more. With the support of this highly readable text, readers will transform into critical consumers and users of research.
Doing a Literature Review by Chris Hart
Call Number: H62 .H2566 2018

ISBN: 9781526419217

Publication Date: 2018-02-27

The ultimate guide to the 'what', 'how' and 'why' of literature reviewing, the second edition of the classic text shows how the literature review will unlock the full potential of one′s research with: A thorough exploration of the literature review process from start to finish Two brand new chapters explaining the different types of review and evidence and evaluation Extended examples that show you how to apply key techniques and procedures A new 'core skills' framework to help you turn your research experience into employability A critical thinking focus that will help you construct convincing arguments and improve your research decisions In combining a critical, philosophical approach with an expertly selected body of practical examples, the Second Edition of Chris Hart′s landmark text provides both the intellectual understanding and the technical skills required to produce sophisticated, robust literature reviews of the very highest standard. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Introduction to Research in Education by Donald Ary; Lucy Cheser Jacobs; Christine K. Sorensen Irvine; David Walker
Call Number: LB1028 .A7 2019

ISBN: 9781337566001

Publication Date: 2018-01-01

Become a more competent consumer and producer of research with INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, 10th Edition. Known for its exceptionally clear writing style and comprehensive coverage, this research methods text helps you master the basic competencies necessary to understand and evaluate the research of others -- as well as plan and carry out your own research. The authors familiarize you with common research problems in a step-by-step manner through examples that clarify concepts, supported by end-of-chapter exercises that allow you to practice your new skills. The text covers both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and is a must-read for anyone planning to conduct research or interpret the research of others.
Research Design by John W. Creswell; J. David Creswell
Call Number: H62 .C6963 2014

ISBN: 9781506386706

Publication Date: 2018-01-02

This best-selling text pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research design. For all three approaches, John W. Creswell and new co-author J. David Creswell include a preliminary consideration of philosophical assumptions, key elements of the research process, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research applications, and reflections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. The Fifth Edition includes more coverage of: epistemological and ontological positioning in relation to the research question and chosen methodology; case study, PAR, visual and online methods in qualitative research; qualitative and quantitative data analysis software; and in quantitative methods more on power analysis to determine sample size, and more coverage of experimental and survey designs; and updated with the latest thinking and research in mixed methods. SHARE this Comparison of Research Approaches poster with your students to help them navigate the distinction between the three approaches to research.
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design by John W. Creswell; Cheryl N. Poth
Call Number: H61 .C74 2018

ISBN: 9781506330204

Publication Date: 2017-01-25

In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell′s signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Editionis an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry.
Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research, by Creswell & Guetterman
Call Number: LB1028 .C742 2021

ISBN: 9781292337807

Publication Date: 2021

Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research offers a truly balanced, inclusive, and integrated overview of the processes involved in educational research. This text first examines the general steps in the research process and then details the procedures for conducting specific types of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies. Direct guidance on reading research is offered throughout the text, and features provide opportunities for practice.

Course Resources

Week 1

Introduction to the Course

Philosophical Perspectives and How to Frame Problems and Questions in Qualitative and Quantitative Educational Research

Critical Research Reading and Writing for Educational Research – Making Best Use of Literature

Required Readings:

Johnson, B.R., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational Research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 4: How to critically review the literature and develop good research questions)

Hart, C. (2018). Doing a literature review: Releasing the research imagination (2nded.). Sage.

(The purpose of literature reviewing).

Recommended Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D.A. (2019) Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.

(Chapter 2: The nature of research in education/ Chapter 3: Reviewing the Literature)

Week 2

Critical Research Reading and Writing – Making Best Use of Literature (Cont.)

• AI-assisted Literature Search Engines (e.g., Google Scholar)

Writing a Research Proposal

• Framework for the Research Proposal

Required Readings:

Johnson, B., R., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational Research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

Chapter 4: How to critically review the literature and develop good research questions

Chapters 5-How to Write a research Proposal

Chapter 6- Research Ethics)

Hart, C. (2018). Doing a literature review: Releasing the research imagination. Sage.

(The purpose of literature reviewing).

Recommended Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D.A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.

(Chapter 3- Reviewing the Literature)

Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approach (5th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 4-Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations)

Week 3

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodologies in Education: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case studies, and Action Research

Required Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D. A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.

(Chapter 16-Type of Qualitative Research/

Chapter 21-Mixed Methods approach)

Recommended Readings:

Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.

(Chapters 4 and 5).

Johnson, B. R., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 15,16,17-Qualitative and Mixed Methods Types).

Week 4

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methodologies in Education: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Case studies, and Action Research (Cont.)

Introduction to Mixed Methods Research in Education Required Reading:

Required Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D. A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.
(Chapter 16-Type of Qualitative Research/
Chapter 21-Mixed Methods approach)

Recommended Reading:

Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five approaches (4th ed.). Sage.

(Chapters 4 and 5).

Johnson, B. R., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

(Chapters 15,16,17:Qualitative and Mixed Methods Types).

Week 5

Introduction to Quantitative Research Methodologies in Education

• Non-experimental Research

• Experimental Research

Required Reading:

Johnson, B. R. & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.
(Chapters 12 and 13: experimental designs, Chapter 14).

Recommended Reading:

Creswell, J. W., & Guetterman, T. C. (2019). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (6th ed.). Pearson.

(Chapter 10:Experimental designs, Chapter 11:Non experimental designs)

Chapter12, Chapter 13 and Chapter 14 :Educational Research

Week 6

Qualitative Data Collection in Education

Interview, Observations, Focus Groups, Open-ended Questionnaire

Practical Strategies for Analysing Qualitative Data in Educational Context

Familiarizing and Organizing
Coding and Reducing
Interpreting and Representing
Use of AI-assisted tools for initial data analysis

Required Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D.A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10^th ed.). Wadsworth. (Chapter 17- Data Collection Tools in Qualitative Research)
Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D. A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth. (Chapter 19: Analysing and Reporting Qualitative data)

Recommended Reading:

Johnson, B. R. & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage. (Chapter 8:Methods of Data Collection in Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Research).
Johnson, B.R., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage. (Chapter 20:Data Analysis in Qualitative and Mixed Research).

Week 7

Quantitative Research: Data Collection Methods in Education

• Tests

• Questionnaire and survey

• Structured Observations

• Secondary Data Quantitative Research: Validity & Reliability of Tools and Results

Required Reading:

Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches . Sage.

(Chapters 8, 9 & 11)

Recommended Reading:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D. A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.

(Chapters 5,6 & 17)

Week 8

Quantitative Research: Basics for Analysing Quantitative Data in Educational Context

Introduction to Scientific and Statistical Reasoning
Descriptive Analysis and Reporting
Introduction to SPSS

Required Reading:

Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

(Chapters 18 and 19)

Recommended Readings:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen, I. C., & Walker, D.A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth.

(Chapter 7)

Gabrosek, J. (2013). SPSS Manual for introductory applied statistics: A variable approach. https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/4CE39E3F-BF40-0D23-0D675539A8F525E7/spss.pdf

Week 9

Quantitative Research: Analysing and Reporting Quantitative Data in Educational Context

• Inferential Statistical Analysis

• T-test Analysis and Reporting

• Correlation Analysis and Reporting

• Introduction to One-Way ANOVA and Reporting

• Multiple Comparisons

• Introduction to Simple Linear Regression

• Advanced Topics: Sample Size Determination, Effect Size, Critical Review of Quantitative Data Analysis Example

Required Reading:

Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 20)

Recommended Readings:

Ary, D., Jacobs, L. C., Sorensen I. C., & Walker, D. A. (2019). Introduction to research in education (10th ed.). Wadsworth. (Chapter 8)
Gabrosek, J. (2013). SPSS Manual for introductory applied statistics: A variable approach. https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/4CE39E3F-BF40-0D23-0D675539A8F525E7/spss.pdf

Week 10

Writing a Research Proposal (Revisited)

• Framework for the Research Proposal

• Writing and Referencing using APA Style 7th Edition

• AI assisted research proposal (Idea generation, Literature Review, Writing Assistance, Preliminary Data Analysis, Plagiarism Checking)

Required Reading:

Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (7th ed.). Sage. (Chapters 5-How to Write a research Proposal &Chapter 6- Research Ethics)

Recommended reading:

Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approach (5th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 4-Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations)

Week 11

Ethics in Educational Research

• Ethical Concerns

• Ethical Guidelines for Research with Human

• Institutional Review Board Ethical Issues in preparing the Research Report

• Sensitivity in Cultures and Diversity in Your Research

• Responsible Research Conduct in Using AI tools

• Ethics Training using CITI program

Required Reading:

Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2020). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches. (7th ed.). Sage. (Chapters 5-How to Write a research Proposal &Chapter 6- Research Ethics)

Recommended reading:

Creswell, J. W. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approach. (5th ed.). Sage.

(Chapter 4-Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations)

M Ed on Educational Leadership and School Improvement (ELSI): ELSI 7: Research methods in educational leadership for school improvement

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