Research Methods in Education: An Introduction

Research Methods in Education: An Introduction
ISBN-10
0205581927
ISBN-13
9780205581924
Series
Research Methods in Education
Category
Education / General
Pages
493
Language
English
Published
2009
Publisher
Pearson
Authors
William Wiersma, Stephen G. Jurs

Description

A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education explains the research process with emphasis on the formulation of a research question, referencing current literature in the field, using appropriate research designs, and writing and evaluating research reports. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs are described. Measurement, sampling, and statistics are presented as essential research tools.

Retaining the clear, concise writing style and organization that has made this text so popular, Research Methods in Education helps students evaluate research literature as well as master research methodology. It emphasizes the rationale for commonly used research procedures and their applications. The authors outline the nature of educational research and clearly define the steps in the research process.

The text is broad in scope–covering both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research methodologies as well as describing how to write research proposals and reports of completed research. Research Methods in Education gives students a solid understanding of all the elements of research.

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