Anderson, G. 1990

Anderson, Gary. 1990.Fundamentals of educational research.Falmer Press Teachers Library Series. Bristol, PA: Falmer Press. 170 pages. 1850007896 (paperback); 1850007888 (hard cover). Location: Dallas SIL Library 370.78 A546. Interest level: specialist.

Cuts through mysteries of educational research. Provides succinct and conceptual exposition of

• research processes
• methods, and
• tools.

Guides novice and experienced researchers to define research problems and questions and introduces useful research frameworks. Gives overview of major sources of research literature and provides detailed method of planning a research study. Introduces eight major research methods and approaches:

• Historical
• Descriptive
• Experimental
• Correlational
• Ethnographic
• Case study
• Program evaluation
• Policy research

Advises when to use them with minimum reference to statistics. Gives guidelines to

• conduct surveys
• develop questionnaires and interview protocols, and
• conduct data collection interviews and focus groups (back cover).

Provides everything needed to define, plan, and conduct a successful thesis, dissertation, or other research study.

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