Research in education and psychology / R.P. Pathak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pathak, R. P.

Series:

Always learning.

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Research.

Education.

Psychology--Research.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : Pearson, 2011.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Research in Education and Psychology explains how the application of research principle can make learning more effective and result-oriented. It tries to blend research with classroom teaching and to uplift the idea of practical knowledge. Divided into two parts, the book begins by introducing research, research process, methods and parameters of quality research and moves on to discuss various data analysis and representation techniques.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Part I: Introduction to Educational and Psychological Research

Chapter 1: Introduction to Research

Meaning of Research

Concept and Definition of Research

Nature and General Characteristics of Research

Main Characteristics of Research

Meaning and Concept of Educational Research

Definitions of Educational Research

Aims of Educational Research

Broad Approaches of Research

Qualitative Research

Characteristics

Purposes

Practical Uses

Types

Difficulties

Quantitative Research

Pre-requisites for Research

Curiosity

Sensitivity

Desire to Improve the Existing Situation

Belief That Change Can Be Brought About

Preparedness to Accept the Responsibility of Bringing About a Change

Belief in the Scientific Way of Problem Solving

Facilitative Climate

Forms of Educational Research

Fundamental Research

Applied Research

Action Research

Meaning and Concept of Action Research

The Present Shift

IASEs and CTEs

Main Features

Difference Between Action Research and Pure Research

Advantages of Action Research

Areas of Action Research

Concrete Problems of Action Research

Illustrative Example of Action Research Plan

Identification of the Problem

Defining and Delimiting the Problem

Analysing the Causes of the Problem

Formulation of Action Hypothesis

Design for Testing the Action Hypothesis

Evaluation of the Action Programme

Follow-up and Communication of the Findings to Others

Difference Between Action Research and Fundamental Research

Need and Importance of Research in Education

Need

Importance

Role and Significance of Research in Education

Scientific Method

Summary

Key Words

References

Additional Readings

Chapter 2: Selecting Research Problems.

Identification of Research Problems

Selection of a Problem

Sources of Problems

National Policies

Field of One's Work

Societal Needs

National Priorities

Literature

Criteria for Selection of a Problem

Defining a Problem

Sources of Data and Methods

Evaluation of the Problem

Areas of Educational Research

Priority Areas of Educational Research in India

Major Areas in Educational Research

Thrust Areas in Educational Research

Suggestive List of Research Problems

Problems

General Research Problems in Education

List of Research Problems

Chapter 3: Preparing a Research Proposal

Formulation of a Research Problem

Characteristics of a Good Research Problem

Precision

Focused Scope

Critical Thrust Areas

Access of Data

Utilizing Expertise of the Research Scholar

Completion Within Reasonable Time Limits

No Duplication

Not Exploring the Obvious

Not Creating a Sensation

Not Against Ethical Norms

Format of the Research Proposal

Individual Research Proposal

Institutional Project Formulation

Illustrative Research Proposals

Individual Research Proposal-1

Individual Research Proposal-2

Individual Research Proposal-3

Institutional Individual Research Proposal-4

Chapter 4: Review of Related Literature

Meaning of Related Literature

Importance of Related Literature

Identification of Related Literature

Need for Review of Related Literature

Review of Related Literature

Principle of Review of Related Literature

Sources of Related Literature

Sources for Survey of Related Literature

Use of Library

Some Important Reference Materials

Sources of Information

Card Catalogue in the Library.

Library Classification Systems

Dictionaries

Yearbooks, Almanacs and Handbooks

Directories and Bibliographies

The Index

Research Periodicals

Abstracts

Theses and Dissertations

Newspapers and Pamphlets

Government Documents

Monographs

Computer-generated Reference Materials

Chapter 5: Research Process

Paradigm of Research Process

Identification and Definition of a Problem

Selection of Area

Defining the Problem

Statement of the Problem

Example

Operational Definitions

Survey of Relevant Information

Reference Books

Encyclopaedias

Yearbooks and Handbooks

Index

Research Periodicals and Journals

Formulation of Hypotheses

Meaning and Concept of Hypothesis

Importance of Hypotheses

Construction of Hypotheses

Sources of Hypotheses

Qualities of a Hypothesis

Types of Hypotheses

Directional Hypothesis

Non-directional Hypothesis

Forms of Hypotheses

Question Form

Research Hypothesis and Null Hypothesis

Directional and Non-directional Hypotheses

Necessity of Null Hypothesis

Criteria for Judging the Value of a Hypothesis

Criteria for a Good Hypothesis

Testing of Hypotheses

Collection of Data

Analysis of Data

Organization

Analysis

Interpretation

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Sampling

Purpose of Sampling Technique

Meaning and Concept of Sampling

Sampling Theory

Bases of Sampling

Need for Sampling

Characteristics of a Good Sample

Uses of Sampling

Steps in a Sampling Procedure

Advantages of Sampling

Disadvantages of Sampling.

Important Concepts Related to Sampling

Sample

Population

Statistics and Parameter

Census

Sampling Frame

Sampling Error

Advantages of Sampling over Complete Census

Reduced Cost

Less Time-consuming

Greater Speed

Greater Accuracy

Types of Sampling

Probability Sampling

Non-probability Sampling

Simple Random Sampling

Systematic Sampling

Stratified Random Sampling

Cluster Sampling

Cluster Versus Stratum

Multistage Sampling

Sequential Sampling

Multiphase Sampling

Non-probability Sampling Procedures

Convenience Sampling

Purposive Sampling

Quota Sampling

Distinction Between Probability and Non-probability Sampling

Sample Size

Calculating Sample Size

Chapter 7: Research Methods

General Methodology Classification

The Historical Method

Nature of Historical Research

Value of Historical Research

Types of Historical Research

Legal Research

Studying the History of Ideas

Studying the History of Institutions and Organizations

Bibliographic Research

Steps of Historical Research

Step 1: Selection of the Problem

Step 2: Formulation of Hypotheses

Step 3: Collection of Data

Primary Sources

Secondary Sources

Step 4: Criticism of Data

External Criticism

Internal Criticism

Step 5: Interpretation of Data and Reporting of Findings

Descriptive Research

Meaning of Descriptive Research

Value of Descriptive Research in Education

Steps in Descriptive Research

Purpose of Descriptive Research

Features of Descriptive Research

Significance of Descriptive Research

Types of Descriptive Research

Survey-type Research

Interrelationship Studies

Causal-comparative Studies.

Correlational Studies

Developmental Studies

Growth Studies

Trend Studies

Clinical Research and Case Studies

Clinical Research

Advice, Enlightenment and Suggestion

Psychoanalysis

Genetic or Developmental Studies

Value of Genetic Studies

Types of Genetic Studies

Longitudinal Studies

Cross-sectional Studies

The Experimental Method

Nature of Experimental Research

Features of Experimental Research

Control

Methods for Controlling Inter-subject Differences

Methods for Controlling Situational Variables

Manipulation

Observation

Replication

Value of Experimental Research in Education

Steps in Experimental Research

Experimental Designs

Criteria for Experimental Design

Appropriateness

Adequacy of Control

Validity

Types of Validity

Types of Experimental Designs

One-group Experimentation

Parallel or Equivalent Group Experimentation

Rotation Group Experimentation

Simple Factorial Design of 2 by 2 (2 × 2)

Chapter 8: Qualitative Research

Concept of Qualitative Research

Meaning and Definition of Qualitative Research

Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Features of Qualitative Research

Themes of Qualitative Research

Strategies or Techniques of Qualitative Research

Document or Content Analysis

Case Study

Ethnographic Studies

Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research

Interview

Participant Observation

Data Analysis in Qualitative Research

Organization of Data

Description of Data

Interpretation of Data

Forms of Results

Chapter 9: Tools and Techniques of Research

Data Collection and Tools

Types of Research Tools

Psychological Tests.

Classification of Psychological Tests.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed Nov. 5, 2014).

ISBN:

9789332501171

9332501173

OCLC:

895206402