Sampling Techniques in Educational Research

Sampling Techniques in Educational Research

Author: Dr. E. Dhivyadeepa

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-10-26

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 1329647424

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The quality of a piece of research not only stands or falls by the appropriateness of methodology and instrumentation but also by the suitability of the sampling strategy that has been adopted. Questions of sampling arise directly out of the issue of defining the population on which the research will focus. Researcher must take sampling decisions early in the overall planning of a piece of research. After taking decision about the selection and identification of the problem, the objectives and hypotheses of the research study, and the research design (experimental, survey, developmental, descriptive, case study, ethnography etc.), the researcher supposed to take decision about data gathering to realize the objectives of the research study.


Research Methods in Education

Research Methods in Education

Author: Joseph Check

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-10-27

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1412998514

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Research Methods in Education introduces research methods as an integrated set of techniques for investigating questions about the educational world. This lively, innovative text helps students connect technique and substance, appreciate the value of both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and make ethical research decisions. It weaves actual research "stories" into the presentation of research topics, and it emphasizes validity, authenticity, and practical significance as overarching research goals. The text is divided into three sections: Foundations of Research (5 chapters), Research Design and Data Collection (7 chapters), and Analyzing and Reporting Data (3 chapters). This tripartite conceptual framework honors traditional quantitative approaches while reflecting the growing popularity of qualitative studies, mixed method designs, and school-based techniques. This approach provides a comprehensive, conceptually unified, and well-written introduction to the exciting but complex field of educational research.


Mixed Methods Research for Improved Scientific Study

Mixed Methods Research for Improved Scientific Study

Author: Baran, Mette L.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1522500081

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The clear division between quantitative and qualitative research methods becomes problematic when students begin conducting extensive research for the first time, often as part of a master’s thesis or dissertation. In order to handle such complexities in the selection of research methods, a Mixed Methods Research (MMR) approach is one proposed solution. Mixed Methods Research for Improved Scientific Study seeks to demonstrate how mixed methods research designs can address a wide array of scientific questions across disciplines. Focusing on essential concepts and methods for a hybrid approach to quantitative and qualitative research methods for real-world implementation, this publication is ideally designed for students and researchers interested in refining their research skills as well as educators seeking to integrate research methods coursework into the graduate curriculum.


Introduction to Educational Research

Introduction to Educational Research

Author: W. Newton Suter

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 1412995736

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W. Newton Suter argues that what is important in a changing education landscape is the ability to think clearly about research methods, reason through complex problems and evaluate published research. He explains how to evaluate data and establish its relevance.


Methodology of Educational Research

Methodology of Educational Research

Author: R.P. Pathak

Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9788126909230

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Research Deals With The Application Of The Scientific Method To Problem Solving. It Has Not Always Been Realized By Teachers And Teacher-Educators That Scientific Methodology Is Of Importance In Education. Most Probably This Neglect Of Scientific Methodology Has Occurred Because Research Has Been Considered Irrelevant To Educators, Which In Fact Is Altogether Untrue. On The Contrary, The Application Of Research Principles Can Make The Educators More Effective In Their Work Of Promoting Teaching-Learning. Accordingly, Educational Planning Has To Be Based On Sound Research Findings. The Researches Carried Out At Other Places May Also Help Us In Many Ways. We Need To Adopt An Indianised Approach To The Problems And Requirements Of Indian Education.The Present Book Is The Most Comprehensive, Well-Written Text On All Facets Of Research. Primarily Intended For M.Ed. And M.Phil. Students And Research Scholars, The Main Topics Included In The Book Are Meaning, Concept And Significance Of Research In Education, Action Research, Research Process, Sampling, Methods Of Research, Tools Of Research, Construction And Procedure Of Research Tools, And The Research Report. These Topics Throw Enough Light On The Importance Of Educational Research.It Is Hoped That The Book Will Prove Highly Useful To The Students, Teachers, Teacher-Educators And Research Scholars Of Education. It Is An Ideal Reference Source For All Those Who Need To Understand Educational Research In Depth And Who May Conduct Original Research For A Dissertation Or Thesis.


Research Methodology

Research Methodology

Author: Weng Marc Lim

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2012-02-12

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 3656125007

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Document from the year 2012 in the subject Mathematics - Statistics, Monash University Malaysia, Sunway Campus, language: English, abstract: Selecting appropriate sampling methods and data analysis techniques for a research study is generally accepted by all researchers in the academia as an imperative component of the research methodology. However, researchers may be encountered with dilemmas when it comes to choosing the most suitable combination of methods to obtain a randomize sample and the best data analysis techniques which are able to project the true state of affairs of the researched phenomenon. This book features a wide range of sampling and data analysis techniques which have been proven to be effectively useful in guiding researchers in the adoption of the most appropriate sampling and data analysis techniques which are in line to accomplish the established research objectives.


Sampling and Choosing Cases in Qualitative Research

Sampling and Choosing Cases in Qualitative Research

Author: Nick Emmel

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2013-10-11

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1446292789

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All qualitative researchers sample, yet methods of sampling and choosing cases have received relatively little attention compared to other qualitative methods. This innovative book critically evaluates widely used sampling strategies, identifying key theoretical assumptions and considering how empirical and theoretical claims are made from these diverse methods. Nick Emmel presents a groundbreaking reworking of sampling and choosing cases in qualitative research. Drawing on international case studies from across the social sciences he shows how ideas drive choices, how cases are used to work out the relation between ideas and evidence, and why it is not the size of a sample that matters, it is how cases are used to interpret and explain that counts. Fresh, dynamic and timely, this book is essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students engaging with sampling and realism in qualitative research.


The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods

The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods

Author: Victor Jupp

Publisher: Pine Forge Press

Published: 2006-04-18

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 1446238563

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Bringing together the work of over eighty leading academics and researchers worldwide to produce the definitive reference and research tool for the social sciences, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods contains more than 230 entries providing the widest coverage of the all the main terms in the research process. It encompasses philosophies of science, research paradigms and designs, specific aspects of data collection, practical issues to be addressed when carrying out research, and the role of research in terms of function and context. Each entry includes: - A concise definition of the concept - A description of distinctive features: historical and disciplinary backgrounds; key writers; applications - A critical and reflective evaluation of the concept under consideration - Cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary - A list of key readings Written in a lively style, The SAGE Dictionary of Social Research Methods is an essential study guide for students and first-time researchers. It is a primary source of reference for advanced study, a necessary supplement to established textbooks, and a state-of-the-art reference guide to the specialized language of research across the social sciences.


Sampling Methods

Sampling Methods

Author: Dessalegn Oulte

Publisher: GRIN Verlag

Published: 2011-05-02

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 3640905148

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Scientific Essay from the year 2011 in the subject Business economics - Offline Marketing and Online Marketing, grade: A, , course: Research in Anthropology, language: English, abstract: scholars in the field assert that sampling is the process of selecting a sub set of randomized number of members of the population of a study and collecting data about their attributes. Population attributes can be best inferred with minimum cost and time frame through sampling. The adivantages of sampling over cencus are that it takes less time to collect,manage and organize data and it poses less cost for researcher to collect,manage and organize data, and more accuracy of data collected due to its limited size.Hence, the understanding of sampling methods is crucial for the right research in order to save resource ,time and effort.This paper gives highlight about different types of Sampling Methods,their adivantages and disadivantages.


Sampling Essentials

Sampling Essentials

Author: Johnnie Daniel

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 145222305X

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Written for students taking research methods courses, this text provides a thorough overview of sampling principles. The author gives detailed, nontechnical descriptions and guidelines with limited presentation of formulas to help students reach basic research decisions, such as whether to choose a census or a sample, as well as how to select sample size and sample type. Intended for students and researchers in the social and behavioral sciences, public health research, marketing research, and related areas, the text provides nonstatisticians with the concepts and techniques they need to do quality work and make good sampling choices.