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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... social, and other forms of power among persons from all identities and backgrounds. Additional details regarding the critical paradigm are summarized in Chapter 2. 5. “Qualitative research is an umbrella concept covering several forms ...
... social change that improves the quality of life for participants, expands social justice, and increases democratic participation. Any research conducted, particularly with the use of public resources, should include consideration of the ...
... social groups result in more positive outcomes. I want to explore which approach best explains the retention and success rates of students of color.” Policy–action or action–policy conflict. “I want to measure which policies regarding ...
... social and behavioral sciences. Los Angeles, CA: Pyrczak. Guba, E. G., & Lincoln, Y. S. (1990). Fourth generation evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Johnson, R. B., & Christensen, L. (2013). (5th ed.). Educational research ...
... social and cultural standpoints must be considered throughout the research process. The importance of research in advancing the social good is a consideration for all research paradigms. The current openness regarding alternative 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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