How to Do Research in Education

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to educational research. Each step in the research process is described and discussed in detail, and thorough coverage of the most widely-used research methodologies in education is provided. New to this edition is an expanded focus on qualitative methods. New Parts provide an expanded introduction to qualitative methods, and take a close look at different qualitative methodologies.
The book which provides wide coverage research providing examples of key concepts and ideas in all chapters highlight the text?s practicability. How to prepare research proposals and reports make the text appropriate both for courses that focus on doing research and for those that stress how to read and understand research. To keep students engaged, the authors? writing is simple and direct. Clarifying examples, summarizing charts, tables and diagrams, illustrations of key concepts and ideas enhance the content.