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This document summarizes a textbook on research methods in education. It examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. The book is intended for introductory research methods courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. It explains each step of the research process practically to help students plan and conduct educational research projects. Real-world examples take readers through common challenges in educational field settings. The book also covers ethical issues and includes instructor resources.

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Key Features:: Student Study Site Instructor Resources On CD

This document summarizes a textbook on research methods in education. It examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. The book is intended for introductory research methods courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. It explains each step of the research process practically to help students plan and conduct educational research projects. Real-world examples take readers through common challenges in educational field settings. The book also covers ethical issues and includes instructor resources.

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Practical and applied, Designing and Conducting Research in Education is the perfect first step for

students who will be consuming research as well as for those who will be actively involved in conducting
research. Readers will find up-to-date examinations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods
research approaches which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational
research. Real-world situations are presented in each chapter taking the reader through various
challenges often encountered in the world of educational research.
Key Features:
Examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches, which have
emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research
Explains each step of the research process very practically to help students plan and conduct a
research project in education
Applies research in real-world situations by taking the reader through various challenges often
encountered in field settings
Includes a chapter on ethical issues in conducting research
Provides a Student study site that offers the opportunity to interact with contemporary research
articles in education
Instructor Resources on CD provide a Computerized test bank, Sample Syllabi, General
Teaching Tips and more
Intended audience: This book provides an introduction to research that emphasizes the fundamental
concepts of planning and design. The book is designed to be a core text for the very first course on
research methods. In some fields the first course is offered at an undergraduate level whereas in others it
is a beginning graduate class.
The book is perfect for introductory students. The language is top notch, the examples are helpful, and
the graphic features (tables, figures) are uncomplicated and contain important information in an easy-to-
understand format. Excellent text! John Huss, Northern Kentucky University
"Designing and Conducting Research in Education is written in a style that is conducive to learning
for the type of graduate students we teach here in the College of Education. I appreciate the friendly
tone and concise writing that the authors utilize." Steven Harris, Tarleton State University

"A hands on, truly accessible text on how to design and conduct research"
Joan P. Sebastian, National University

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