Research methods, design, and analysis /
Larry B. Christensen, R. Burke Johnson, Lisa Turner.
- 11th ed.
- Boston : Allyn & Bacon, 2010.
- p. cm.
Rev. and updated ed. of : Experimental methodology.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to scientific research -- Research approaches and methods of data collection -- Problem identification and hypothesis formation -- Ethics -- Measuring variables and sampling -- Research validity -- Control techniques in experimental research -- Experimental research design -- Procedure for conducting an experiment -- Quasi-experimental designs -- Single-case research designs -- Survey research -- Qualitative and mixed methods research -- Descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- Writing an APA style research report.