Building Research Design in Education: Theoretically Informed Advanced Methods

by Lorna Hamilton (Editor), John Ravenscroft (Editor)

Overview

Building Research Design in Education provides insights into the ways in which foundational knowledge of research and research processes can be applied in order to build rigorous research design. If your research is to have meaning and value, this text will enable you to make informed choices decisions about your design, bearing in mind the complex ideas and theoretical framing needed to underpin it.

Drawing on the research expertise of the contributors, this text initially introduces the foundations for differing ideas around epistemology and ontology, then splits into four parts looking at quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research approaches as well as other possibilities for research, including newer or emerging forms of research. Throughout, good research design is shown as taking many shapes with its premise always being rooted in a clear understanding of what is known and what is knowable according to the researcher's world view, in harmony with epistemological and ontological roots.

Chapters include learning activities, case examples of international research, essential reading, as well as further advanced reading suggestions, and online resources with additional exemplars and activities. This book is for the advanced student who already has an insight into the basics of research and is wanting to ensure a robust approach to research construction and reflection.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781350019508
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/14/2018
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Lorna Hamilton is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University of Edinburgh, UK.

John Ravenscroft is Professor in the School of Education, University of Edinburgh, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction, Lorna Hamilton and John Ravenscroft (University of Edinburgh, UK)
1. Building a Research Design within Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research: Starting Points – Understanding Knowledge, John Ravenscroft and Peter Allison (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Part I: Building Quantitative Research Designs
2. Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Data, Ellen Boeren (University of Edinburgh, UK)
3. Quasi Experimental Design, Katie Cebula (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Part II: Building Qualitative Research Designs
4. Interpretative/Post Modern Research and Design Choices, Jane Brown (University of Edinburgh, UK)
5. Designing Research Around Case Study, Lorna Hamilton and Dimitra Tsakalou (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Part III: Building Mixed Methods Research Designs
6. Mixed Methods – Achieving a Robust Design, Fiona O'Hanlon (University of Edinburgh, UK)
7. International Comparisons and Research Design, Ellen Boeren (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Part IV: Other Possibilities of Shaping Research Design
8. Collaborative Ethnography, Lorna Hamilton (University of Edinburgh, UK)
9. Participatory Action Research, Marlies Kustatcher and Kristina Konstantoni (University of Edinburgh, UK)
10. Digital Thinking-Digital Research, Jen Ross (University of Edinburgh, UK)
11. Children and Technology, Andrew Manches and Judy Robertson (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Conclusion, Lorna Hamilton and John Ravenscroft (University of Edinburgh, UK)
Bibliography
Index