Research in the College Context: Approaches and MethodsPsychology Press, 2003 - 235 pages This book provides faculty members, students, and research practitioners in the college environment with a handbook of diverse approaches and methods for researching higher education and college students. From interviews, surveys, and focus groups to powerful national databases and new internet resources, this book considers both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, offering the reader a variety of research tools. Each technique is thoroughly presented, and includes ethical considerations, helpful directions for designing research projects, tips for conducting data collection, and analysis and formats for clearly representing findings. Clearly organized and easily accessible, this volume is the essential guide for both the experiences and the novice researcher. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 65
Sorry, this page's content is restricted.
Sorry, this page's content is restricted.
Sorry, this page's content is restricted.
Sorry, this page's content is restricted.
Sorry, this page's content is restricted.
Contents
What Is Your Question? | 3 |
What Is Your Research Approach? | 19 |
The Ethnographic Interview | 35 |
Focus Group Interviews | 49 |
Unobtrusive Measures | 63 |
viii | 69 |
Chapter 6 | 83 |
Chapter 7 | 97 |
Chapter 9 | 129 |
Secondary Analysis of Data | 153 |
Policy Analysis | 169 |
Using and Enhancing Existing Data to Respond to Campus Challenges | 183 |
Communicating Your ResultsAdding to the Knowledge of the Field | 209 |
225 | |
231 | |
Chapter 8 | 115 |
Other editions - View all
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 - 2015 |
Common terms and phrases
References to this book
Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research in Higher Education ... Susan R. Jones,Vasti Torres,Jan Arminio No preview available - 2006 |