Interpreting educational research an introduction for consumers of research

Synopsis

Part I  Understanding the Research Process Chapter 1  The Research Process Chapter 2  Research Designs Chapter 3  Reading and Evaluating Research Reports Part II  Understanding the Research Report Chapter 4  Reading and Evaluating Introductory Sections: Abstract, Background, and Purpose Chapter 5  Reading and Evaluating Subject/Participant Sections Chapter 6  Reading and Evaluating Information and Data Collection Sections Chapter 7  Reading, Evaluating, and Interpreting Procedure and Results Sections Chapter 8   Reading and Interpreting Qualitative Procedure and Findings Sections Chapter 9  Reading and Evaluating Discussion Sections Chapter 10  Reading and Interpreting Reviews of Research Part III  Understanding How to Find Research Reports Chapter 11  Locating Information About Research Reports Appendix A  Glossary Appendix B  Representative Quantitative and Qualitative Research Reports Appendix C  Standards for Research and Program Evaluation Glossary References Name Index Subject Index