Research Methods in Education: An Introduction (9th Edition)

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A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education explains the research process with emphasis on the formulation of a research question, referencing current literature in the field, using appropriate research designs, and writing and evaluating research reports. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs are described. Measurement, sampling, and statistics are presented as essential research tools.

 

Retaining the clear, concise writing style and organization that has made this text so popular, Research Methods in Education helps students evaluate research literature as well as master research methodology. It emphasizes the rationale for commonly used research procedures and their applications. The authors outline the nature of educational research and clearly define the steps in the research process.

 

The text is broad in scope–covering both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research methodologies as well as describing how to write research proposals and reports of completed research. Research Methods in Education gives students a solid understanding of all the elements of research.

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A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education explains the research process with emphasis on the formulation of a research question, referencing current literature in the field, using appropriate research designs, and writing and evaluating research reports. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs are described. Measurement, sampling, and statistics are presented as essential research tools.

 

New to this edition:

  • The reorganization of the chapters into three sections is in response to requests from reviewers and current users of the text.
  • New examples have been added that capture the students’ interest, for example, the relationship between poor reading skills and suicidal tendencies.
  • New exercises have been added at the end of every chapter.
  • The previous data sets used in the statistics chapters have been updated with current data sets.

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  • PublisherPearson
  • Publication date2008
  • ISBN 10 0205581927
  • ISBN 13 9780205581924
  • BindingCD-ROM
  • Number of pages493
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