Intergrating Quantitative Qua Pb - Softcover

Tsylor, George R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761816453 ISBN 13: 9780761816454

Publisher: University Press of America, 2000

Synopsis

This book promises to provide the graduate student with a practical and relatively simple introduction to statistical research, both quantitative and qualitative. The author has taken his experience in conducting statistics seminars and streamlined the method, resulting in a highly applicable, relevant treatment of research methods. Both quantitative and qualitative methods are analyzed, and reasons given for their use in appropriate situations. Each chapter concludes with work sessions and problems, and the examples used throughout are tailored to the method being discussed. Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Research is an indispensable guide for graduate students.

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Review

The book is a practical resource for education and social science researchers who can be tentative about how to begin their research projects and find the detailed research books overwhelming, initially. Central to the book is a process, to guide beginner researchers in conceptualizing and framing a research project. The process, information, examples, and exercises were field tested with over 100 doctoral students in dissertation proposal development courses. The contents have proven successful in meeting beginners' initial needs.--Cynthia L. Jackson, Ph.D, dean of education, University of Virgin Islands

Written in non-technical language, readers are guided incrementally through the complexities of focusing a research study, and how to address the initial problems they can encounter when embarking on the research journey. Part I provides preliminary considerations about research and being a researcher. Part II describes ways of thinking about conceptualizing and framing a research study. Part III contains a comparative overview of the quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and highlights some of the research methods associated with each. Part IV assists researchers in becoming familiar with data sources for research, contents of a research proposal and a research report, and answers procedural questions that are frequently asked.--Theresa L. Harris, Ph.D., Coppin State University

About the Author

George R. Taylor is chairperson and professor of special education at Coppin State University. Dr. Taylor has made significant contributions to the field through publications in the areas of research and social science.

Edition details

• Publisher: University Press of America
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761816453
• ISBN 13: 9780761816454
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256