Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications

This market-leading book offers all the skills and procedures readers need to become competent consumers and producers of educational research. It uses a direct, step-by-step approach to the topic, while placing a strong emphasis on evaluation of reader performance. The accessible writing style and light, humorous tone demystify this demanding course. This comprehensive instructional resource encompasses the full spectrum of the field, making it appropriate as a core book for an introductory course in educational research. Includes expanded coverage of qualitative methods and learning to read and evaluate research effectively. Helps readers develop a complete quantitative research study, a qualitative research design, and an action research design. For professionals in the field of educational research.

This new edition of Educational Research: Competencies for Analysis and Applications maintains the strong yet accessible coverage you expect. The reorganized text reflects a more balanced coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Unique features of this revised edition include:

An Approachable Text Your Students Won't Mind Reading—and Will Want to Keep

• The accessible writing style, clear explanations, and humorous tone demystify the research process.
• Eleven cumulative "Tasks" throughout the book provide practice and skill development in doing research, step by step.

Expanded Coverage of Qualitative Research and Action Research

• Chapter 6, "Characteristics of Qualitative Research," is new to this edition.
• Chapter 9, "Action Research," is revised and expanded.

More Than 30 Articles Provided in the Package (Text, Student Study Guide, and Website)

• Articles are accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids to help students learn to read research.
• Chapter 18, "Evaluation of a Research Report," provides a framework for critiquing research.