Research Methods in Applied Settings

Contents: Preface. Part I: 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. Part II: 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. Part III: 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. Part IV: 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. Part V: Measurement, Instruments, and Procedures. Measurement Reliability and Validity. Types of Data Collection Techniques. Steps in the Research Process: Practical and Ethical Issues. Part VI: Research Validity, Replication, and Review. Research Validity and Replication. Evaluating Empirical Research Studies: A Synthesis. Appendices: Confusing Terms and Glossary. Anatomy of a Research Article. Writing Research Problems and Questions.