TY  - BOOK
AU  - Krathwohl,David R.
TI  - Methods of educational and social science research: an integrated approach 
SN  - 9781577663331 (pbk.) :
AV  - H62 .K6793 2004
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Long Grove, IL
PB  - Waveland Press
KW  - Social sciences
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Statistical methods
N1  - "Reissued 2004"--T.p. verso. Originally published: New York : Longman, c1998; Includes bibliographical references (p. 695-720) and indexes; An introduction to two contrasting research styles -- The variety of research methods -- From findings to knowledge -- The research chain of reasoning -- Finding research problem -- Finding links to past research: the literature review -- Causal inference and internal validity -- Sampling, representation, and external validity -- Research criteria to optimize and constraints to observe -- Ethical standards and legal constraints -- Qualitative research methods -- Fieldwork and observation -- Interviewing -- Qualitative data analysis -- Conclusions, reporting, and quality considerations in qualitative research -- Survey research and questionnaires -- The numeric description of data: descriptive statistics -- Measurement, testing, and observation -- The nature and logic of inferential statistics -- Experimental mehtods and experimental design -- Meta-analysis: synthesis of findings -- Historical research -- Evaluation studies and action research -- Optimizing research effectiveness through multiple methods -- The macrosystem of educational and social science research -- Appendix: Writing a research proposal
ER  -