Introduction to Educational Research (with Research Navigator) (5th Edition) - Hardcover

Mertler, Craig A.; Charles, Carol M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205414125 ISBN 13: 9780205414123

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 2004

Synopsis

This non-technical, hands-on introductory text is supported by up-to-date technology to augment students' comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods. This non-technical, hands-on introductory text helps students clearly understand and apply research concepts. This text helps readers learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. Pre-service educators or anyone interested in learning more about educational research.

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From the Back Cover

This non-technical, hands-on introductory text is supported by current technology (the Research Navigator database as well as a very complete website) to augment students' comprehension and application of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods. Introduction to Educational Research, Fifth Edition guides the learner through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects.

Visit the new Fifth Edition Web site at www.ablongman.com/mertler5e! This web site provides professors with supplementary PowerPoint lectures, chapter quizzes, activities, a message board, sample research proposals and surveys, a sample data file, and statistical decision-making trees.

Research Navigator™
Research Navigator™ can be your best friend when you're facing a large research project. Especially helpful with the toughest challenge getting started Research Navigator™ offers a comprehensive, step-by-step walk-through of the research process, along with access to some of the most respected source databases available. Access to Research Navigator™ a $15 value is FREE when packaged with a new Allyn & Bacon textbook! If your text did not come packaged with Research Navigator™, look for it in your bookstore or visit http://www.ablongman.com/researchnavigator today to purchase immediate access.

About the Author

Dr. Craig A. Mertler is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Assessment and Research Methodologies at Bowling Green (OH) State University. Dr. Mertler teaches graduate courses in quantitative research methods, introductory and multivariate statistical analysis, and assessment methods. He is currently the author of 5 books, 2 invited book chapters, 12 refereed journal articles, 2 instructors’ manuals, and numerous nonrefereed articles and manuscripts. His books include:

§         Mertler, C. A. (in press). Interpreting standardized test scores:  Strategies for data-driven instructional decision making. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

§         Mertler, C. A.  (2006).  Action research: Teachers as researchers in the classroom.  Thousand Oaks, CA:  Sage.

§         Mertler, C. A. & Vannatta, R. A. (2005). Advanced and multivariate statistical methods: Practical application and interpretation (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Pyrczak.

Mertler, C. A.  (2003).  Classroom assessment:  A practical guide for educators.  Los Angeles:  Pyrczak.

Edition details

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0205414125
• ISBN 13: 9780205414123
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432