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| Part A Introduction to Research Methods |
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Introduction to Empirical Research |
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Experimental vs. Nonexperimental Studies |
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Experimental vs. Causal-Comparative Studies |
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Types of Nonexperimental Research |
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Variables in Nonexperimental Studies |
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Variables in Experimental Studies |
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Research Hypotheses, Purposes, and Questions |
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Operational Definitions of Variables |
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Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research: I |
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Quantitative vs. Qualitative Research: II |
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Ethical Considerations in Research |
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The Role of Theory in Research |
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| Part B Reviewing Literature |
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Reasons for Reviewing Literature |
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Locating Literature Electronically |
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Writing Literature Reviews |
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| Part C Sampling |
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Biased and Unbiased Sampling |
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Simple Random and Systematic Sampling |
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Stratified Random Sampling |
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Other Methods of Sampling |
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Introduction to Sample Size |
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A Closer Look at Sample Size |
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| Part D Measurement |
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Judgmental-Empirical Validity |
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Reliability and Its Relationship to Validity |
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Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Tests |
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Measures of Optimum Performance |
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Measures of Typical Performance |
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| Part E Experimental Design |
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True Experimental Designs |
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Threats to Internal Validity |
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Threats to External Validity |
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Quasi-Experimental Designs |
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| Part F Understanding Statistics |
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Descriptive and Inferential Statistics |
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Introduction to the Null Hypothesis |
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Descriptions of Nominal Data |
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Introduction to the Chi Square Test |
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A Closer Look at the Chi Square Test |
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The Mean, Median, and Mode |
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The Mean and Standard Deviation |
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The Median and Interquartile Range |
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The Pearson Correlation Coefficient |
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One-Way Analysis of Variance |
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Two-Way Analysis of Variance |
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| Appendices |
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A. Examining the Validity Structure of Qualitative Research |
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B. Excerpt from a Literature Review |
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C. Indices to Journal Articles |
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D. Selected Sources of Statistical Information |
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E. Other Methods of Determining Reliability |
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F. A Closer Look at the Standard Deviation |
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| Tables |
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Table of Recommended Sample Sizes |
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| Index |
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