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Archibald, Douglas – Internet and Higher Education, 2010
Despite the fundamental importance of research design processes to educational research projects, research design needs to be more intentional. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether using an online learning resource and engaging in online discussion fostered learners' knowledge about educational research design and facilitated critical…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Research Design, Learning Readiness, Educational Research
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Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.; Leech, Nancy L. – Qualitative Report, 2006
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of research questions in mixed methods studies. First, we discuss the ways that the goal of the study, the research objective(s), and the research purpose shape the formation of research questions. Second, we compare and contrast quantitative research questions and qualitative research…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Methods Research, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis
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Sadler, Troy D.; Donnelly, Lisa A. – International Journal of Science Education, 2006
Broad support exists within the science education community for the incorporation of socioscientific issues (SSI) and argumentation in the science curriculum. This study investigates how content knowledge and morality contribute to the quality of SSI argumentation among high school students. We employed a mixed-methods approach: 56 participants…
Descriptors: Persuasive Discourse, Science Curriculum, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Moral Issues