1. 555 Review

2. Chapter 2: Introduction The sequence of 8 types of research Differences between qualitative and quantitative research – Components of qualitative problem statements – Components of quantitative problem statements Descriptions of the differences of the 3 types of qualitative research we examined. The components of each of the 6 major sections of a research report

3. Chapter 3: Library and Literature Types of material that would be useful Cycle of publication by publication type Understanding electronic databases Specialty documents that might be useful Search strategies Writing a literature review

4. Chapter 19: Data Collection Interview procedures Observation procedures Components of trustworthiness (Peck) Survey research (avoiding bias) Writing a methods section

5. Chapter 20: Analysis Coding procedures – Identifying themes – Writing a results section Interpretation of themes – Writing a conclusion section

6. Chapter 6: Measurement Scales 3 variable types Measures of central tendency Dependent and independent variables Supporting construct validity in a research study

7. Chapter 22: Evaluating Research Knowing what goes in all the sections of research report Being able to identify strengths and weakness of research studies

8. Philosophy of Education Components of philosophical systems Major schools of philosophy Linking schools to educational approaches (Eisner) Linking schools to educational research (Peck)