Description
Book SynopsisAbout our authors
Geoffrey E. Mills is a native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research.
Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher.
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
PART I: FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Ethics in Educational Research
- Selecting and Defining a Research Problem
- Reviewing the Literature
- Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan
- Selecting a Sample
- Selecting Measuring Instruments
PART II: RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Survey Research
- Correlational Research
- Causal-Comparative Research
- Experimental Research
- Single-Subject Experimental Research
- Narrative Research
- Ethnographic Research
- Case Study Research
- Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
- Action Research
PART III: WORKING WITH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- Qualitative Data Collection
- Qualitative Research Data Analysis and Interpretation
PART IV: REPORTING AND CRITIQUING RESEARCH
- Preparing a Research Report
- Evaluating a Research Report
