Researching education : perspectives and techniques / Gajendra K. Verma and Kanka Mallick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verma, Gajendra K.

Contributor:

Mallick, Kanka.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Research.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia, PA : Falmer Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides the reader with an introduction to the world of educational research. A two-pronged approach is adopted: to help the reader understand the concepts and terminology widely used in educational research and a range of methodological issues; and to provide the reader with guidance on initiating and implementing research studies. In this highly accessible book, the authors consider the perspectives, concepts and techniques in common usage in the field of research, and the variety of approaches that may be taken in researching different subjects. A glossary is also provided coveri

Contents:

Preliminaries; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction to Research; Chapter 2 Educational Research Mapping the Domain; Chapter 3 Educational Research: Nature and Process; Chapter 4 Educational Research A Short History; Chapter 5 Approaches to Researching Education; Chapter 6 Research Tools in Education; Chapter 7 Educational Research Planning; Chapter 8 Statistical Concepts and Educational Research; Chapter 9 Educational Research and the Teacher; References; Glossary of Educational Research Terms; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-135-71695-1

0-203-98036-0

1-135-71696-X

1-280-14740-7

9780203980361

OCLC:

70721237