Research Methods in Education

"Research Methods in Education" is an innovative new text for teaching introductory research methods that addresses emerging instructional needs. It weaves actual research "stories" into the presentation of research topics, and it emphasizes validity, authenticity, and practical significance as overarching research goals. This tripartite conceptual framework honors traditional quantitative approaches while reflecting the growing popularity of qualitative studies, mixed method designs, and school-based techniques. The text is divided into three sections: Foundations of Research (5 chapters), Research Design and Data Collection (7 chapters), and Analyzing and Reporting Data (3 chapters). Together they provide a comprehensive, conceptually unified, and well-written introduction to the exciting but complex field of educational research. Each chapter begins with a research question that is addressed throughout the chapter to maintain students interest as the chapter develops. It includes examples of published research studies related to the opening question are then used as examples throughout the chapter. Chapters conclude with a section on ethical considerations for the topics covered in that chapter. It provides abundant end-of-chapter questions and exercises in 4 sets: Discussion Questions, Practice Exercises, Web Exercises, and Developing a Research Proposal. It offers strong ancillary support for instructors and students with testbank and PowerPoint slides, "SAGE" journal articles, self-quizzes, interactive exercises, and more.