Understanding Research in Education: Becoming a Discerning Consumer

Part I: Fundamentals for Discerning Consumers. 1. Understanding the Nature of Research. 2. How to Locate Research. Part II: The Major Components of Published Research. 3. Understanding the Framework of a Primary Research Article. 4. Understanding Where Data Come From: The Sample. 5. Understanding Research Designs. 6. Understanding Data Gathering. 7. Understanding Research Results. 8. Discerning Discussions and Conclusions: Completing the Picture. Appendix A: Constructing a Literature Review. Appendix B: Going to the Next Level of Statistics.