Research in the College Context: Approaches and MethodsFrances K. Stage, Kathleen Manning Routledge, 2015 M08 20 - 238 pages Research in the College Context, 2nd Edition provides faculty, students, practitioners, and researchers in the college environment with a manual of diverse approaches and methods for researching higher education and college students. The text offers the reader a variety of qualitative and quantitative research tools including interviewing, surveys, mixed methods, focus groups, visual methods, participatory action research, policy analysis, document analysis and historical methods, secondary data analysis, and use of large national data sets. This revised edition provides readers with current and innovative methodological tools needed to research the complex issues facing higher education today. Each technique is thoroughly presented with accompanying examples, advice for designing research projects, and tips for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of results. Clearly organized and accessible, this volume is the essential guide for experienced and novice researchers. |
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... identified as the authors of the editorial material, and of the authors for their individual chapters, has been ... identification and explanation without intent to infringe. First edition published by Routledge 2003 Library of Congress ...
... Identifying. the. Research. Question. The first step in any research project is to identify the research question. Research questions are broad encompassing statements. The foundational research question must be expansive enough to generate ...
... identifying research questions might seem a daunting task. The beginning inquirer is advised to explore the broad array of resources concerning topics of interest. The more familiar the researcher is with the questions, techniques, and ...
... about methodology can be made with more ease, research topics can gain and/or retain clarity, and challenges to research decisions can be more artfully addressed. Conclusion The first step in any research project is identification.
... identification of the research question. As the foundation of the study, it defines the research paradigm that forms ... identifying the approach to take in answering the research question. Further. Readings. For general information about ...
Contents
RespondentBased Methods | |
Focus Groups | |
Mixed Methods | |
Mixed Methods Research | |
Using Original and PreExisting Data and Resources | |
Document Analysis Oral History and Historical Methods | |
Policy Analysis Research | |
Surveys | |
Large Data Set Analysis | |
Large National Datasets | |
Communicating your ResultsAdding to the Knowledge of the Field | |
Contributor Biographies | |
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Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods Frances K. Stage,Kathleen Manning Limited preview - 2013 |
Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods Frances K. Stage,Kathleen Manning Limited preview - 2013 |
Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods Frances K. Stage,Kathleen Manning Limited preview - 2003 |