Research Methods in Education
- Joseph Check - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
- Russell K. Schutt - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
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 honours 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.
Features and Benefits
- Each chapter begins with a research question that is addressed throughout the chapter to maintain students interest as the chapter develops
- 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.
- Abundant end-of-chapter questions and exercises in 4 sets: Discussion Questions, Practice Exercises, Web Exercises, and Developing a Research Proposal
- Strong ancillary support for instructors and students with testbank and PowerPoint slides, SAGE journal articles, self-quizzes, interactive exercises, and more.
A comprehensive book on research methods which will give students a good grounding in the field of educational research. The chapters are easy to read and information is easy to locate. I would recommend this book for students starting their research project/ dissertation. This book is useful for students to supplement their reading list for the foundation degree too.
This book clearly supports the student in helping them to understand research methods in education with easy to understand diagrams and illustrations that help to clarify understanding.
This is an excellent book for the complete beginner and I particularly like the writing style.
excellent reference book to guide students through the process of research in education
This book gives a really solid base on which to build research. The student study site will also prove invaluable.
the research design and data collection section was very useful and informative.
A very well structured and informative book. It addresses many of the questions (beginning) researchers in education face. It gives both practical and more basic information.
This is a very useful textbook which covers the areas expected from a compact and yet comprehensive introduction to research methods in education. The writing style is accessible and chapters are helpfully concluded with reference to the research terminology used and a summary of key points made. The chapters are linked together with the idea of writing a research proposal. This is useful for students in that the suggestions reinforce the research process and pre-empt the work needed in planning for a research project.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 4: Conceptualization and Measurement
Chapter 6: Causation and Research Design
