Quantitative Research in Education
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“The book provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research…”
—Megan Tschannen-Moran, The College of William & Mary
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.
The Second Edition includes suggestions for empirical investigation and features a new section on self-determination theory, examples from the latest research, a concluding chapter illustrating the practical applications of quantitative research, and much more. This accessible Primer is perfect for students and researchers who want a quick understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and who want to learn how to effectively create and test ideas.
Contents
Chapter 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
Additional materials
Description
“The book provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research…”
—Megan Tschannen-Moran, The College of William & Mary
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.
The Second Edition includes suggestions for empirical investigation and features a new section on self-determination theory, examples from the latest research, a concluding chapter illustrating the practical applications of quantitative research, and much more. This accessible Primer is perfect for students and researchers who want a quick understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and who want to learn how to effectively create and test ideas.
Contents
Chapter 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
Additional materials
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July 2015 | 176 pages | Sage US
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“The book provides a reference point for beginning educational researchers to grasp the most pertinent elements of designing and conducting research…”
—Megan Tschannen-Moran, The College of William & Mary
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.
The Second Edition includes suggestions for empirical investigation and features a new section on self-determination theory, examples from the latest research, a concluding chapter illustrating the practical applications of quantitative research, and much more. This accessible Primer is perfect for students and researchers who want a quick understanding of the process of scientific inquiry and who want to learn how to effectively create and test ideas.
Table Of Contents:
- Chapter 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