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Direct linkZ. W. Taylor; Joshua Childs – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2022
This case study explains how to gather web metrics to measure the size, investment, and popularity of K-12 school system and higher education websites. This case study will first explain and define web metrics in detail, such as keywords, traffic, search engine optimization, and other terminology crucial for educational researchers to understand…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Evaluation, Web Sites, Educational Researchers
Download full textZacamy, Jenna; Roschelle, Jeremy – Digital Promise, 2022
Digital learning platforms (DLPs) are beginning to become open to research. Specifically, in our work in SEERNet, developers are extending five platforms, each used in either K-12 or higher education by more than 100,000 users, to enable third-party researchers to explore, develop, and test improvements. SEERNet seeks to enable equity-relevant…
Descriptors: Integrated Learning Systems, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Bienkowski, Marie; Gerard, Sarah Nixon; Rubin, Shawn; Sanford, Cathy; Borrelli-Murray, Dana; Driscoll, Tom; Arora, Jessie; Hruska, Mike; Beck, Katie; Murray, Thomas; Hoekstra, Jason; Gannes, Stuart; Metz, Edward; Midgley, Steve; Castilla, Stephanie; Tomassini, Jason; Madda, Mary Jo; Chase, Zac; Martin, Erik; Noel, Marcus; Styles, Kathleen – Office of Educational Technology, US Department of Education, 2015
Opportunities abound for software designers and developers to create impactful tools for teachers, school leaders, students, and their families. This guide for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs addresses key questions about the education ecosystem and highlights critical needs and opportunities to develop digital tools and apps for learning.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Design, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Orenstein, David I. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Hardware and software filters, which sift through keywords placed in Internet search engines and online databases, work to limit the return of information from these sources. By their very purpose, filters exist to decrease the amount of information researchers can access. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the perceptions key…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Stakeholders, Internet, Research Design
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Provides an introduction to sampling, determination of sample size, and selection of the actual sample that would be useful for librarians conducting research and evaluation studies. Highlights include sampling method, sampling error, confidence level, and microcomputer software packages that help determine sample size. (Contains 26 references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Research
Peer reviewedSmith, Rachel A.; Levine, Timothy R.; Lachlan, Kenneth A.; Fediuk, Thomas A. – Human Communication Research, 2002
Notes that the availability of statistical software packages has led to a sharp increase in use of complex research designs and complex statistical analyses in communication research. Reports a series of Monte Carlo simulations which demonstrate that this complexity may come at a heavier cost than many communication researchers realize. Warns…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Communication Research, Computer Software, Higher Education
MacFarland, Thomas W. – 1990
The purpose of this study guide, designed for computer students who have never been involved in a research project, practicum, or dissertation activity, is to provide background information on the affective and cognitive skills required for success in any project involving research and/or statistics. Successful enrollment in computer based…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Distance Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBridwell-Bowles, Lillian – Computers and Composition, 1989
Examines the work of five researchers who have conducted studies of writing with computers or writing with computer-assisted instruction in the following areas: composing with word processing; writing improvement attributed to computers; instructional software; computer networks for writing; and collaborative writing through telecommunications.…
Descriptors: Collaborative Writing, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Freed, Melvyn N., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This comprehensive handbook provides quick access to a wide range of information needed by professionals in all areas and at all levels of education. It includes books, journals, software, and standardized tests. Six sections are as follows: (1) information sources (including information sources by type and guide to reference sources in…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Research, Higher Education
Perry, David K. – 1985
Political communication researchers recently have emphasized conditional relationships as crucial to specifying and understanding the effects of the mass media. In many cases, however, researchers will not predict which variables will modify the form or existence of media effects. They therefore will not include measures of the conditional…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Communication Research, Computer Software, Higher Education
Birley, Graham; Moreland, Neil – 1998
This guide for researchers introduces important research methodologies and data collecting techniques, provides a framework for the critical assessment of existing research, and encourages involvement of academics and practitioners in research. Chapter 1, on planning a research project, discusses scheduling, time management, and planning the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Research
Kay, Robin H. – 1992
Researchers of gender differences in computer-related behaviors have reported a confusing picture. When asked which sex is more positive toward computers, more apt at using computers, and more likely to use a computer, one would be best advised to answer "it depends." It depends on what attitudes you are measuring, what skills you are…
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude, Attitude Measures, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedRosenfeld, Paul; And Others – American Behavioral Scientist, 1993
Asserts that current technology makes it possible to administer organizational surveys by using computers. Describes processes of conducting a computer-administered survey. Finds that respondents who complete computer surveys find them more interesting and seem to be more aware of their thoughts and feelings while completing them. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Higher Education, Needs Assessment
Schwabe, Robert A. – 1993
Interest in Total Quality Management (TQM) at institutions of higher education has been stressed in recent years as an important area of activity for institutional researchers. Two previous AIR Forum papers have presented some of the statistical and graphical methods used for TQM. This paper, the third in the series, first discusses some of the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Charts, Colleges, Computer Software
Westmeyer, Paul – 1994
This guide to planning and conducting research projects covers how to decide on a research problem, state a hypothesis, plan for the collection of data, write a proposal, analyze and interpret data, and write the research report. Overall, the book takes a practical, hands-on approach and offers checklists, suggestions, and guidelines for all the…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection
