Research Methods in Early Childhood
An Introductory Guide
- Penny Mukherji
- Deborah Albon - University of Roehampton, UK
Research methods is a challenging topic for many students. When you are new to research you need a step-by-step guide which introduces the subject area in a clear and accessible way. This book does exactly that. Designed with the early childhood student in mind, this book is the companion to your research journey. Following a progressive structure this book leads you logically through the processes needed to design and carry out meaningful and ethical research.
This Fourth Edition includes:
- Two new chapters, separating out quantitative data analysis and qualitative data analysis
- A reader guide at the beginning of the book to aid navigation.
- Research in Focus boxes, which introduce you to real world examples of international research
- Activities to help cement knowledge and understanding.
- Case Studies which describe examples and scenarios of real student research, which demonstrate best practice and show how to present findings.
- An extended glossary to support readers in learning complicated terminology.
Online resources complement this new edition, offering valuable resources for instructions and students including:
- Author videos, offering tips and explanations.
- Flashcard glossary to consolidate learning
- MCQs to test understanding
- Free journal articles for wider reading
- PowerPoint slides
Supplements
This books provides a good level of depth to support students to complete their dissertations and plan research projects. It introduces a range of terms and is user friendly
Sage College Publishing
