Research Methods in Education

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Routledge, 2007 M05 7 - 656 pages

This fully updated sixth edition of the international bestseller Research Methods in Education covers the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research at all stages. It is divided into five main parts: the context of educational research; planning educational research; styles of educational research; strategies for data collection and researching; and data analysis. The book also contains references to a comprehensive dedicated website of accompanying materials.

The sixth edition includes new material on:

  • complexity theory, ethics, sampling and sensitive educational research
  • experimental research, questionnaire design and administration with practical guidance
  • qualitative and quantitative data analysis, with practical examples
  • internet based research.

Research Methods in Education is essential reading for the professional researcher and continues to be the standard text for students and lecturers in educational research.

To access the dedicated website of accompanying materials, please visit: www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415368780.

 

Contents

Introduction
1
Part 1 The context of educational research
3
Part 2 Planning educational research
49
Part 3 Styles of educational research
165
Part 4 Strategies for data collection and researching
315
Part 5 Data analysis
459
Notes
593
Bibliography
599
Index
633
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