Introduction to Educational Research
“Introduction to Educational Research” by Craig A. Mertler is a comprehensive guide published by Sage Publications in 2021. This third edition spans 424 pages and is presented in English, designed to assist readers in planning and executing their first educational research project. The text offers balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, emphasizing ethics and providing a wealth of new examples and applications to enhance understanding of research concepts and terminology.
Readers will find that this edition expands on the foundations of research while integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches. It includes updated discussions on research questions and qualitative research tools, ensuring the content is current and relevant. The streamlined coverage of statistics aims to simplify quantitative analysis, making it accessible for students. This practical text serves as a valuable resource for those interested in education, experimental methods, teaching strategies, and research methodologies.
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This Third Edition of Craig Mertler’s practical text helps readers every step of the way as they plan and execute their first educational research project. Offering balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods, an emphasis on ethics, and a wealth of new examples and concrete applications, the new edition continues to use conversational, nontechnical language to help students clearly understand and apply research concepts, principles, procedures, and terminology. Expanded coverage of foundations of research, an increased focus on integrating qualitative and quantitative research, and updated coverage of research questions and the tools of qualitative research bring the book thoroughly up-to-date, while streamlined coverage of statistics shows students how to do quantitative analysis in a straightforward way.
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