Research Methods in Education
- Joseph Check - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
- Russell K. Schutt - University of Massachusetts Boston, USA
The text is divided into three sections: Foundations of Research (five chapters), Research Design and Data Collection (seven chapters), and Analyzing and Reporting Data (three chapters). This tripartite conceptual framework honors traditional quantitative approaches while reflecting the growing popularity of qualitative studies, mixed method designs, and school-based techniques. This approach provides a comprehensive, conceptually unified, and well-written introduction to the exciting but complex field of educational research.
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
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