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Resources for Research Methods, Research Design, & Statisitcs

The resources in this area will assist you with basic research methods, basic research design, and basic statistics, including choosing the correct statistical tests, statistical tests, and statistical analysis. In this section, you will find a variety of resources to assist you including ebooks, videos, websites, and other relevant tools.

Introduction to Research Methods

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Ebooks from the CSS Library Ebook Collections

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A Functional Approach to Educational Research Methods and Statistics: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
An ebook that is a comprehensive introduction to research methods in education. It discusses theory, philosophy, and techniques used in educational research.
Handbook of Quantitative Method for Educational Research
An ebook discussing different types of quantitative research methods used in education research.
Qualitative Reseach Methods in Education and Educational Technology
An ebook discussion different types of qualitative research methods used in education.

Videos

What is Educational Research?
A video discussing what educational research is, what it entails, and its purpose. (5:05 mins)
Differences in Quantitative and Qualitiative Research
A video describing the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. (5:49 mins)
Quantitative vs. Qualitative Data
A video discussing data in different forms including quantitative or qualitative. (4:08 mins)

Websites

Social Research Methods and Program Evaluation
This website lists FREE resources for Program Evaluation and Social Research Methods. Many of the links focus on "how to" do program evaluation and social research including surveys, focus groups, sampling, interviews, and much more.
Research Methods Knowledge Base - Design
A website discussing how to design different types of research projects.

Introduction to Statistics

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Ebooks from the CSS Library Ebook Collections

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Basic Statistics
Learn the basics of statistics. Includes real world data and many examples.
Statistical Tables, Explained and Applied
An ebook discussing different statistical tests while providing numerous examples.
Statistics: A Very Short Introduction
An ebook discussing the basics of statistics and statistical analysis.
Statistics with Confidence
A textbook for those who are familiar with statistics but need a little more information that an introductory statistics textbook would provide.

Videos

Choosing which Statistical Test to Use
Video discussing how to choose the best statistical test for your study. (9:32 mins)
How Statistics Can Be Misleading
Video discussing how statistics can be misleading. (4:18)

Websites

SticiGuide
This website is essentially an online book all about statistics. It covers all the basics and it embeds videos, practice assignments, and other learning resources within each chapter.

EDU 6190 - Using Data to Improve Learning: Research Methods & Statistics

Resources for Research Methods, Research Design, & Statisitcs

Introduction to Research Methods

Ebooks from the CSS Library Ebook Collections

Videos

Websites

Introduction to Statistics

Ebooks from the CSS Library Ebook Collections

Videos

Websites