Research methods and applications for student affairs

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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