Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago teaching research and leadership. He has authored over twenty five books, two hundred studies and articles. He is a former vice president, teacher, and consultant. John Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Research and Director of Assessment at Concordia. He has extensive experience in conducting and validating research, and developing and analyzing surveys. He has conducted numerous research studies and grants.
Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Nature of Research and Methods
Chapter 2: Developing the Study and Review of Literature Chapter 3:
Sampling and Data Collection Methods Chapter 4: Quantitative Statistical
Analysis and Interpretation Chapter 5: Action Research and Qualitative
Analysis Chapter 6: Evaluating Research Studies Appendix A: Ethical
Standards of the American Educational Research Association Appendix B:
Informed Consent Code of Federal Regulations Appendix C: AERA Definition of
Scientifically Based Research Appendix D: Code of Professional
Responsibilities in Educational Measurement Appendix E: Sample Consent Form
Appendix F: One Hundred Ideas for Conducting Research Index About the
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