Quantitative Research in Education: A Primer

Abstract

Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Nature of Research and Science Ways of Knowing Objectivity The Nature of Science The Scientific Approach Theory: A Scientific Concept Components of Theory Nature of Scientific Research Philosophy of Science Types of Quantitative Research Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 2. Concepts, Variables, and Research Problems Concepts Variables Kinds of Variables Operationalizing Concepts Research Problems Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 3. Conceptual Foundations of Statistics Measures of Central Tendencies Measures of Variability Normal Distribution Statistical Tests Populations and Samples Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 4. Analyzing the Structure and Substance of Hypotheses Hypotheses Kinds of Hypotheses Imposter and Misconceived Hypotheses Finding Hypotheses in Research Studies Analyzing and Diagramming Hypotheses The Invisible Condition Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References 5. Generating Hypotheses Ideas for New Hypotheses Observing, Conceptualizing, and Hypothesizing More Theory-More Hypotheses Summary Check Your Understanding Key Terms References Appendix A: Elements of a Proposal Appendix B: Simple Writing Suggestions Glossary Index About the Author

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