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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... Wells PART VI Communicating your Results—Adding to the Knowledge of the Field 13. Reporting Results and Conclusion Frances K. Stage and Kathleen Manning Contributor Biographies Index PREFACE In 2003, we edited the first edition of Research.
... Communicating your ResultsdAdding to the Knowledge of the Field 13 Reporting Results and Conclusion Frances K. Stage and Kathleen Manning Contributor Biographies Index PREFACE In 2003, we edited the first edition of Research.
... Knowledge of the Field. Chapters in each of the sections include the following information: Part I: Developing a Context for Research Frances K. Stage and Kathleen Manning provide an introduction to designing research projects, choosing ...
... knowledge about higher education. Teboho Moja presents an essential research method in “Chapter 9: Policy Analysis Research.” Offering traditional and current techniques for policy analysis, Moja equips beginning and experienced ...
... knowledge generation, policy formation, decision making, and other important functions of higher education for faculty, students, and administrators. We trust you will find the book useful as you embark on studies that enhance and ...
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 |