Research methods and applications for student affairs

✍ Scribed by J. Patrick Biddix

• Year: 2018
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 351
• Category: Library

✦ Table of Contents

Research Methods and Applications for Student Affairs
Contents
Foreword
About the Author
About This Book
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Studying Research
Understanding Research
Studying Research
Defining Research
Recognizing the Purposes of Student Affairs Research
Research Contributes to Knowledge
Research Improves Practice
Differentiating Research and Assessment
Identifying Research Competencies and Skills
CAS
ACPA/NASPA Joint Statement
ASK Standards
Relating Competencies and Skills to Practice
Communication
Logic
Skepticism
Autonomy
Perseverance
Resourcefulness
Building Your Research Skillset
References
Chapter 2: Reading Research
Identifying Research
Sources of Published Research
Finding Published Research
Reading Research
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Introduction + Literature Review + Methodology = Proposal
Results
Discussion and Implications
Building Your Research Skillset
References
Chapter 3: Framing Research
Research Methodology
Research Perspectives
Research Types
Research Design
Qualitative Designs
Quantitative Designs
Mixed Methods Designs
Research Methods
Research Perspective > Type > Design > Method
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Building Your Research Skillset
References
Chapter 4: Considering Ethics
Understanding Ethics in Research
A Brief History of Research Ethics
Classifying Research
Three Basic Ethical Principles
Minimal Risk and Informed Consent
Ethics in Qualitative Research
Ethics in Quantitative Research
Ethics in Mixed Methods
Ethical Considerations for Student Affairs
Building Your Research Skillset
References
Chapter 5: Learning Qualitative Research
Understanding Qualitative Research
Overview of Qualitative Research
Qualitative Methods in Student Affairs Research
Essential Concepts in Qualitative Methods
What Are the Main Qualitative Methods?
Where Do Qualitative Data Come From?
How Do Researchers Choose Qualitative Data Sources?
What Instruments Do Qualitative Researchers Use?
How Much Qualitative Data Are Enough?
How Do Researchers Analyze Qualitative Data?
How Is Qualitative Research Evaluated?
Building Your Qualitative Research Skillset
References
Chapter 6: Reviewing Documents
Understanding Document Review Research
Reviewing Documents
Research Considerations
Associated Designs
Main Types of Review Methods
Document Analysis
Visual Analysis
Variations of Review Methods
Reading Document Review Research
Narrative With Quotations
Synthesis Without Quotations
Images
Themes Table
Data Display
Evaluating Document Review Research
Applying Document Review Research
Building Your Document Review Skillset
References
Chapter 7: Observing People and Places
Understanding Observation Methods
Observing People and Places
Research Considerations
Associated Designs
Main Types and Variations of Observation Methods
Data Collection + Approach Examples
Reading Observation Methods
Observation as Primary Analysis
Observation as Supplemental Analysis
Observation as Context or Description
Evaluating Observation Research
Applying Observation Research
Building Your Review Skillset
References
Chapter 8: Interviewing Individuals and Groups
Understanding Interview Research
Interviewing Individuals and Groups
Research Considerations
Associated Designs
Main Types of Interviews
Variations of Interviews
Reading Interview Research
Direct Quotations
Synthesis
Direct Quotations and Synthesis
Evaluating Interview Research
Issues With Data Collection: Authenticity
Issues With Data Analysis: Trustworthiness
Applying Interview Research
Building Your Interview Skillset
References
Chapter 9: Learning Quantitative Research
Understanding Quantitative Research
Overview of Quantitative Research
Quantitative Methods in Student Affairs Research
Essential Concepts in Quantitative Methods
What Are the Main Quantitative Methods?
Where Do Quantitative Data Come From?
What Is a Statistic?
How Do Researchers Classify Statistics?
What Is a Variable?
How and Why Do Researchers Classify Variables?
How Do Researchers Choose Statistical Tests?
Building Your Quantitative Research Skillset
References
Chapter 10: Describing Trends
Understanding Descriptive Statistics
Describing Trends
Method Considerations
Categories of Descriptive Statistics
Reading Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics in Text
Descriptive Statistics in Tables
Descriptive Statistics in Graphs
Evaluating Descriptive Statistics
Applying Descriptive Statistics
Building Your Descriptive Statistics Skillset
References
Chapter 11: Testing Differences
Understanding Difference Statistics
Testing Differences
Research Considerations
Main Types of Difference Statistics
Variations of Difference Statistics
Extensions of ANOVA
Reading Difference Statistics
Difference Statistics in Text
Difference Statistics in Tables
Chi-Square Table
ANOVA Table
Evaluating Difference Statistics
Applying Difference Statistics
Building Your Difference Statistics Skillset
References
Chapter 12: Assessing Relationships
Understanding Relationship Statistics
Assessing Relationships
Research Considerations
Main Types of Relationship Statistics
Variations of Relationship Statistics
Reading Relationship Statistics
Relationship Statistics in Text
Relationship Statistics in Tables
Evaluating Relationship Statistics
Additional Considerations for Evaluating Correlation
Applying Relationship Statistics
Building Your Relationship Methods Skillset
References
Chapter 13: Making Predictions
Understanding Prediction Statistics
Making Predictions
Research Considerations
Main Types of Prediction Statistics
Variations of Prediction Statistics
Reading Prediction Statistics
Reading Multiple Regression
Reading Logistic Regression
Evaluating Prediction Statistics
Applying Prediction Statistics
Building Your Prediction Methods Skillset
References
Chapter 14: Exploring Mixed Methods
Understanding Mixed Methods
The Pragmatist Perspective
Overview of Mixed Methods
Mixed Methods in Student Affairs Research
Essential Concepts in Mixed Methods
What Is Meant by Mixed Methods?
What Are Advantages and Challenges to Mixed Methods?
How Do Researchers Choose a Specific Mixed Methods Design?
What Are Some Specific Ways Methods Are Mixed?
How Do Researchers Analyze Mixed Methods Data?
How Are Mixed Methods Results Presented?
How Are Mixed Methods Studies Evaluated?
Building Your Mixed Methods Research Skillset
References
Glossary
Index
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