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Table of Contents:
Brief Contents   Part I  Foundational Concepts and Processes   CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Educational Research    CHAPTER 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic CHAPTER 3 Reviewing the Literature   CHAPTER 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan  CHAPTER 5 Selecting a Sample   CHAPTER 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments   Part II  Research Designs   CHAPTER 7 Survey Research   CHAPTER 8 Correlational Research CHAPTER 9 Causal—Comparative Research CHAPTER 10 Experimental Research CHAPTER 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research    CHAPTER 12 Narrative Research CHAPTER 13 Ethnographic Research CHAPTER 14 Case Study Research CHAPTER 15 Mixed Methods Research CHAPTER 16 Action Research    Part III  Working with Quantitative and Qualitative data   CHAPTER 17 Descriptive Statistics CHAPTER 18 Inferential Statistics    CHAPTER 19 Qualitative Data Collection CHAPTER 20 Qualitative Data Analysis and Interpretation   Part IV  Reporting and Critiquing Research CHAPTER 21 Preparing a Research Report   CHAPTER 22 Evaluating a Research Report   

About the Author :
Geoffrey E. Mills A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research.   Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, now in its 5th edition.

Review :
From reviews of the book:   “Entire text is very accessible – through both language and visual aids; easy to understand examples for nearly every situation described in the text; beginning researchers will appreciate the attentiveness to context, while more experienced students will find a comprehensive text that expertly connects the many intertwining elements of the research process.” — Lauren Saenz, Boston College   “[T]he numerous summary tables … organize and consolidate the material in one convenient place …. end-of-chapter summaries are especially well done… presented in a topical format [and help] students to review the material… end-of-chapter tasks [are] … especially helpful to students who don’t quite know how to get started on the task.”  — Dwight R. Gard, Texas Tech University   “[T]he authors’ writing style … is instructive, engaging and at a level that is appropriate for any graduate student seeking a general understanding of research methods. The objectives and summary tables at the beginning of the chapter focus the students’ attention on the important ideas … numbered steps and examples provide clarification, especially where procedures are involved. The tasks and examples presented at the end of the chapter add relevancy to the chapter topics.” — Jann W. MacInnes, University of Florida