Research in the College Context: Approaches and Methods

Recently, those who study college students and college environments have learned that many of their questions could not be answered through traditional methods. This book will provide faculty members, students and research practitioners in the college environment a handbook of alternative approaches and methods for researching higher education and college students. Various practical and theoretical approaches available for policy development, original research and knowledge generation will be addressed. The reader will also be guided in formulating research questions, making decisions regarding research approaches, using appropriate techniques and composing results.