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Xu Qin – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2024
Causal mediation analysis has gained increasing attention in recent years. This article guides empirical researchers through the concepts and challenges of causal mediation analysis. I first clarify the difference between traditional and causal mediation analysis and highlight the importance of adjusting for the treatment-by-mediator interaction…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Mediation Theory, Statistical Analysis, Computer Software
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Yi Feng – Asia Pacific Education Review, 2024
Causal inference is a central topic in education research, although oftentimes it relies on observational studies, which makes causal identification methodologically challenging. This manuscript introduces causal graphs as a powerful language for elucidating causal theories and an effective tool for causal identification analysis. It discusses…
Descriptors: Causal Models, Graphs, Educational Research, Educational Researchers
Mahmoud M. S. Abdallah – Online Submission, 2025
This guide offers a comprehensive handbook to scientific research methodology and experimental design, specifically for novice MA and PhD researchers in Education and Language Learning (TESOL/TEFL). It establishes scientific research as a systematic, objective inquiry focused on identifying cause-and-effect relationships through empirical data.…
Descriptors: Scientific Research, Research Methodology, Research Design, Second Language Learning