Conducting educational research : guide to completing a major project

Designed to be used during the research process, Conducting Educational Research walks readers through each step of a research project or thesis, including developing a research question, performing a literature search, developing a research plan, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and sharing the conclusions with others. Throughout the book, Daniel J. Boudah covers all types of research (including experimental, descriptive, qualitative, group designs, and single subject designs) and helps readers link research questions to designs, designs to data sources, and data sources to appropriate analyses. Key Features: - Technology in Research boxes help readers take advantage of related technologies and online resources - In Their Own Words sections provide tips and suggestions from students who have completed projects - End-of-chapter Your Research Project in Action sections prompt students to apply what they have learned to their current research projects - In-text learning aids, including chapter-opening outlines and objectives and chapter-ending summaries and discussion questions, help readers master the material.