Research Methods in Applied Settings: An Integrated Approach to Design and Analysis

Table of contents

• Title Page iii
• Contents v
• Preface vii
• Part I - Introductory Chapters 1
• Chapter 1 - Definitions, Purposes, and Dimensions of Research 3
• Chapter 2 - A Tale of Two Paradigms: Quantitative and Qualitative 15
• Chapter 3 - Ethical Problems and Principles 31
• Chapter 4 - Research Problems, Variables, and Hypotheses 43
• Part II - Research Approaches and Designs 59
• Chapter 5 - Overview of Research Approaches and Questions 61
• Chapter 6 - Internal Validity 81
• Chapter 7 - Specific Research Designs for Randomized Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Approaches 93
• Chapter 8 - Single Subject Designs 109
• Part III - Understanding the Selection and Use of Statisics 125
• Chapter 9 - Measurement and Descriptive Statistics 127
• Chapter 10 - Sampling and External Validity 143
• Chapter 11 - Introduction to Inferential Statistics and Problems with Null Hypothesis Significance Testing 165
• Chapter 12 - General Design Classifications 181
• Chapter 13 - Selection of Statistical Methods 197
• Part IV - Integrating Designs and Analyses: Interpreting Results 211
• Chapter 14 - Single Factor between Groups Designs: Analysis and Interpretation 213
• Chapter 15 - Single Factor within Subjects Designs: Analysis and Interpretation 237
• Chapter 16 - Basic Associational Designs: Analysis and Interpretation 251
• Chapter 17 - Adding Independent Variables-- Complex between Groups Designs: Analysis and Interpretation 263
• Chapter 18 - Mixed Factorial Designs: Analysis and Interpretation 277
• Chapter 19 - Interpretation of Complex Associational Analyses and Manova 291
• Part V - Measurement, Instruments, and Procedures 307
• Chapter 20 309
• Chapter 21 - Types of Data Collection Techniques 329
• Chapter 22 - Steps in the Research Process: Practical and Ethical Issues 345
• Part VI - Research Validity, Replication, and Review 365
• Chapter 23 - Research Validity and Replication 367
• Chapter 24 - Evaluating Empirical Research Studies: a Synthesis 385
• Appendix A - Confusing Terms1 and Glossary 401
• Glossary 406
• Appendix B - Anatomy of a Research Article 427
• Appendix C - Writing Research Problems and Questions 435
• References 441
• Author Index 449
• Subject Index 453

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