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Summary:
Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications, ninth edition, is a practical text focused on the skills needed by competent consumers and producers of educational research. The ninth edition includes: A clear, down-to-earth approach *The accessible writing style, clear and concise explanations and humorous tone demystify the research process. (See, for example, pp. 104, 303, and 310.) *Tasks are included throughout the text to guide students through the process of creating their own research report. (See, for example, pp. 4, 175, and 461.) *Published research articles are now included in every research methods chapter. (See, for example, pp. 189, 226, and 392.) Broadened coverage of qualitative research and expanded coverage of technology throughout the text including: *A new chapter on case study research (Chapter 17) *How to use online survey research tools (in Chapter 7) and how to use Excel to help organize and analyze data (in Chapters 12 and 13) An integrated multimedia resource *MyEducationalResearchLab--an online research-based learning tool--offers students an individualized Study Plan, provides instructors a set of assignable Homework and Exercises for each chapter, and provides interactive practice in evaluating and conducting research through Building Research Skills exercises. A complete list of available resources for each chapter is located in the beginning of each chapter (See, for example, pp. 65, 217, and 383). *For more information turn to the preface or go to www.myeducationlab.com..
Customer Reviews:
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A good book for a great price!
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Merchandise purchase was as expedited as its advertisement. In all seriousness, the book was worth much more than the price paid for it. Thank you Amazon and sellers of used books.
Grad student on Education Research
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This book is very expensive and not quite as good as the 8th edition. The 8th actually showed you how to do relevant statistical analyses; this one refers to SPSS and other software. The info is great and very helpful for writing research/thesis papers, but the statistical directions are insufficient.
Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications (8th Edition) (Purchased on 06/02/2009)
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This book which cost me about 40.00 dlls. I'm sorry to say that it is not worth not even half of that. The book happened to be incomplete and it's hard cover was loose from the inside text, the book itself.
EdS student
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A very good textbook and source for educational research techniques. Good, engaging sample studies. Nice occasional touch of humor. Includes access to website for practicing skills and finding weaknesses.
My book
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I am very pleased with my purchase. The book looked brand new. The cover was chipped a little on the side, but other than that it was in perfect condition.