This book provides a clear and straightforward guide for all those seeking to conduct quantitative research in the field of education, using primary research data samples. Non-parametric data are a staple of educational research, and as such, it is essential that educational researchers learn how to work with these data with confidence and rigour.
Dr Saiyidi Mat Roni is a lecturer at the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University, Australia.Dr Margaret Kristin Merga is a senior lecturer at the School of Education at Edith Cowan University, Australia.Dr Julia Elizabeth Morris is a senior lecturer at the School of Education at Edith Cowan University, Australia.
Chapter1Introduction.- Chapter2Getting started: What, where, why.- Chapter3Conducting research with children and students.- Chapter4Data types and samples.- Chapter5Data preparation.- Chapter6Analysis: Difference between groups.- Chapter7Analysis: Correlation.- Chapter8 Analysis: Regression.- Chapter9Write up and research translation.- Chapter10Conclusion and further reading.