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Bailey explains as follows: In a natural setting it is difficultforthe researcher who wishes to be covert not to actasa participant. Ifthe researcher doesnot participate,thereislittle toexplainhis presence, asheis veryobvious ...
This lively, innovative text helps students connect technique and substance, appreciate the value of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and make ethical research decisions.
This new text uses a problem-focused approach that fully integrates the decision tree—from choosing a research design to selecting an appropriate statistic for analysis.
'This work will be of immense value to those who are undertaking a significant post-graduate research study in Education.
In addition the powerpoint slides that accompany the book provide an excellent basis for lectures and can be edited / adopted to personalise them. I anticipate using this book for quite some time on several courses.
This insightful book offers: Detailed illustration of a range of data-collection methods and approaches used in educational research Chapters written by active researchers, experienced in addressing challenges of carrying out practical ...
Introduction Personal constructs are the basic units of analysis in a complete and formally stated theory of personality proposed by George Kelly in his book The Psychology of Personal Constructs (1955). Kelly's own clinical experiences ...
Intended Audience: This text is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students taking their first or second qualitative research methods course in the fields of Education, Psychology, and the Health and Social Sciences.
This handbook is appropriate for any of the following audiences: faculty teaching and graduate students studying education research, education researchers and other scholars seeking an accessible overview of state-of-the-art knowledge about ...
This book provides students with a sound theoretical understanding along with the practical knowledge and skills needed to carry out independent research in the field of education.