Practical Research Methods in Education: An Early Researcher's Critical Guide

Practical Research Methods in Education is a hands-on guide which critically explores and scrutinizes research methods used in educational enquiry. Drawing on the research, practical experience and reflections of active researchers, each chapter offers explanations, examples, tasks for students to undertake and suggestions for further reading, all of which are designed to strengthen understanding of practical methods of data collection in educational and social-science research.

This insightful book offers:

• Detailed illustration of a range of data-collection methods and approaches used in educational research
• Chapters written by active researchers, experienced in addressing challenges of carrying out practical research in education
• Examples, study tasks and suggestions for further reading in each chapter
• An exploration of critical reflection and decision-making in relation to research methodology in education
• Close attention to research ethics

Exploring practical methods of data-collection for educational and social-science research, Practical Research Methods in Education is a unique and valuable resource for any students interested and engaged in the planning and completion of their own investigations.

Mike Lambert was Principal Lecturer in Education at the University of Wolverhampton, UK, where he developed a two-year undergraduate course on doing educational research. He has supervised the research work of many undergraduate and postgraduate students.