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WGU Educational Research Study Guide | Modules 1–15 Practice Notes

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Ace your Western Governors University (WGU) Educational Research course with this comprehensive, easy-to-follow study guide! Covering Modules 1 through 15, this resource breaks down complex concepts into digestible summaries, diagrams, key terms, and comparisons. Features clear explanations of: Research Approaches: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, and Action Research (PAOR cycle, Lewin's Change Theory). Epistemology & Assumptions: Emic/Etic perspectives, Inductive/Deductive reasoning, and Exploratory vs. Confirmatory approaches. Data & Sampling: 6 data collection methods, probability vs. non-probability sampling, and variable types. Validity & Measurement: Internal/External/Construct validity, 4 measurement scales (Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, Ratio), and reliability types. Statistics & Analysis: Descriptive vs. Inferential statistics, central tendencies, skewed distributions, and hypothesis testing.

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