A practical guide to educational research /Ward Mitchell Cates.

Cates, Ward Mitchell,

A practical guide to educational research /Ward Mitchell Cates. - Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey : Prentice-Hall, (c)1985. - xv, 252 pages ; 23 cm.



Research and common sense -- Selection of a research problem -- Questions, statements, and hypotheses used in research studies -- Organizational plans for research proposals and reports -- The literature search -- Analysis and evaluation of the work of others -- Probability and the normal curve -- Drawing samples from populations -- Research studies designed to disclose differences -- Studies designed to identify relationships or make predictions -- Studies designed to explore the past -- Studies designed to evaluate programs or develop products -- Measurement instruments -- Threats to the validity of a study -- Responsibilities of the researcher -- Statistical procedures for analyzing data -- Interpretation of results -- Preparation of research and reports.



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GB89-33921


Education--Research--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LB1028 / .P733 1985