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Foreword vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xv
1 The Nature of Educational Research 1
Principles of Research 1
Quantitative Versus Qualitative Research 3
Action Research Principles 10
2 Action Research 13
History of Action Research 13
Action Research Model 17
Developing an Action Research Proposal 23
Conducting a Literature Review 27
Sampling Techniques 28
Benchmarking 30
Ethical and Legal Considerations 32
3 Data Collection Methods 35
The Nature of Data Collection 35
Observing 38
Interviewing 44
Surveying 59
Assessing 80
4 Data Analysis and Interpretation 91
Threats to Validity 91
Using Descriptive Statistics 96
Significance Levels and Tests of Significance 105
Using Graphs and Diagrams 114
Writing Narrative Reports 117
5 Solving Problems and Taking Action 121
Barriers to Problem Solving 121
Steps in Problem Solving 123
Managing Change 125
Planning and Initiating Action 128
Data-driven Decision Making (DDDM) 131
6 Evaluating Action Research 135
Areas for Evaluation 135
Methods for Evaluating Results 137
Evaluating Action Research Studies 138
7 Conducting Action Research 143
Sample Research Study Analysis 143
Collaborative Process Intervention: An Action Research Study 144
Modifying Discussion and Assessment Techniques to Increase Student Understanding and Teacher Reflective Practices 155
Appendix A Ethical Standards of the American Educational Research Association 169
Appendix B Informed Consent 173
Appendix C American Educational Research Association Definition of Scientifically Based Research 177
Appendix D Code of Professional Responsibilities in Educational Measurement 179
Appendix E Sample Consent Form 181
Appendix F One Hundred Ideas for Conducting Action Research 183
Bibliography 189
Index 193
About the Author 197
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