TY - BOOK AU - Edmonds, W. Alex AU - Kennedy, Thomas D. TI - An Applied Guide to Research Designs: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods SN - 9781483317274 U1 - 001.42 PY - 2017/// CY - California PB - Sage Publications Ltd. KW - Education - Research - Methodology. N1 - 1. A Primer of the Scientific Method and Relevant Components. Part I: Quantitative Methods for Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research 2. Between-Subjects Approach 3. Regression-Discontinuity Approach 4. Within-Subjects Approach 5. Factorial Designs 6. Solomon N-Group Designs 7. Single-Case Approach Part II: Quantitative Methods for no Experimental Research 8. Ex Post Facto and Posttest-Only Designs 9. Observational Approach 10. Survey Approach Part III: Qualitative Methods 11. Grounded Theory Perspective 12. Ethnographic Perspective 13. Narrative Perspective 14. Phenomenological Perspective Part IV: Mixed Methods 15. Convergent-Parallel Approach 16. Embedded Approach 17. Explanatory-Sequential Approach 18. Exploratory-Sequential Approach 19. Mixed Methods, Case Studies, and Single-Case Approaches 20. Action Research Approaches 21. Conclusion ER -