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Research methods in applied settings : an integrated approach to design and analysis

Jeffrey A. Gliner and George A. Morgan.

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Pt. 1. Introductory chapters. Definitions, purposes, and dimensions of research
A tale of two paradigms : quantitative and qualitative
Ethical problems and principles
Research problems, variables, and hypotheses
pt. 2. Research approaches and designs. Overview of research approaches and questions
Internal validity
Specific research designs for randomized experimental and quasi-experimental approaches
Single subject designs
pt. 3. Understanding the selection and use of statistics. Measurement and descriptive statistics
Sampling and external validity
Introduction to inferential statistics and problems with null hypothesis significance testing
General design classifications
Selection of statistical methods
pt. 4. Integrating designs and analyses : interpreting results. Single factor between groups designs : analysis and interpretation
Single factor within subjects designs : analysis and interpretation
Basic associational designs : analysis and interpretation
Adding independent variables-complex between groups designs : analysis and interpretation
Mixed factorial designs : analysis and interpretation --Interpretation of complex associational analyses and MANOVA
pt. 5. Measurement, instruments, and procedures. Measurement reliability and validity
Types of data collection techniques
Steps in the research process : practical and ethical issues
pt. 6. Research validity, replication, and review. Research validity and replication
Evaluating empirical research studies : a synthesis.

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