University Press of America
Pages: 420
Trim: 5¾ x 8½
978-0-7618-2059-8 • Paperback • November 2001 • $92.99 • (£72.00)
Edgar I. Farmer is Associate Professor of Education in the Workforce Education & Development (WFED) program at Penn State University.
1 Foreword
2 Preface
3 Introduction:
4 The Why of Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Paradigmatic and Pragmatic Considerations
5 Finding a Researchable Topic
6 Dissertation Development:
7 Conducting an Extensive Review of the Literature
8 Elements of an Introduction Chapter
9 Theoretical or Conceptual Frameworks
10 Research Design:
11 Selecting an Appropriate Research Design
12 Mixed Methods Research Designs
13 Case Study Research
14 Focus Group Research
15 Designing Quantitative Research
16 Survey Research
17 Validity and Reliability Concerns of Data Collection Instruments
18 Data Analysis:
19 Determining Appropriate Sample Size
20 Research Using Available Data: Secondary Data Analysis
21 Analysis of Categorical Data with Chi-square and Log-linear Models
22 Analysis of Variance
23 Multiple Regression Analysis and Multiple Correlation Studies
24 Considerations for Statistical Significance Testing
25 Preparing the Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations Section
26 Tips on Proofreading and Editing
27 Subject Index
28 The Editors and Contributors