Introduction to Educational Research - Softcover

Mertler, Craig A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 148337548X ISBN 13: 9781483375489

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2015

Synopsis

Introduction to Educational Research guides readers through the various steps of the research methods process to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through comprehensive chapter content and in-text exercises, readers learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize reports of their projects. The book is practical and student-friendly; Dr. Craig A. Mertler uses a conversational writing style with non-technical language to help students clearly understand and apply research concepts with no prior familiarity with the principles, procedures, or terminology.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Craig A. Mertler is currently an Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He began his career as a high school biology teacher. He has been an educator for 32 years―22 of those in higher education at Bowling Green State University, the University of West Georgia, Lynn University, and Arizona State University, and 9 as an administrator (department chair, doctoral program director, and education dean). Over his career, he has taught courses focused on the application of action research to promote educator empowerment, school improvement, and job-embedded professional development, as well as classroom assessment, research methods, and statistical analyses. He has served as the research methodology expert on more than 100 doctoral dissertations and master’s theses. He is the author of 23 books, 8 invited book chapters, and 20 refereed journal articles. He has also presented more than 35 research papers at professional meetings around the country, as well as internationally.

Dr. Mertler can be reached at craig.mertler@gmail.com for consulting, professional development, and speaking engagements. Additionally, you can visit his website at craigmertler.com and connect with him on Twitter @craigmertler.

 

Review

"Comprehensive introductory text to educational research that provides students with practical and thorough information on how to be research producers and consumers."--Maryann Dudzinski

"A well written, student focused introduction to education research text that is a great primer for helping students get ready to run their first study."--Samuel Sennott

"Craig A. Mertler gives educators a practical look into the sometimes overwhelming practice of research. He constructs each chapter using an easy to understand tone, as well as offering reflective activities to provide deeper meaning and reflection on one's own practice."--Kimberly Silbaugh, Ph.D.

"Mertler synthesizes a wealth of research methodology in one, eminently usable textbook. Designed for the beginning educational researcher, he covers all aspects of the research process and addresses a wide range of research methodologies: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Methods, and Action Research. Written with as little jargon as possible, he dots each chapter with figures and tables that expand and extend the written text. From preparing to conduct a study through sampling, data collection and analysis, and interpretation, Mertler succinctly covers many aspects of the research process. His well-written study at the end of the book serves as a model for much of the material covered in previous chapters. This textbook will become a staple for beginning educational research courses for many years to come!"--Patricia A. St John, EdD, ATR-BC, LCAT

"A well-written, student focused introduction to education research text that is a great primer for helping students get ready to run their first study."--Samuel Sennott

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 148337548X
• ISBN 13: 9781483375489
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400