Introduction to Educational Research (with Research Navigator) - Hardcover

Mertler, Craig A.; Charles, C. M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205414125 ISBN 13: 9780205414123

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

This non-technical, hands-on introductory text is supported by up-to-date technology to augment students' comprehension and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods.

Introduction to Educational Research, Fifth Edition, guides the learner through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. In keeping with the main purpose of helping students clearly understand and apply research concepts, the language of the text is non-technical and there are many pedagogical features throughout the text.

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From the Back Cover

This non-technical, hands-on introductory text is supported by current technology (the Research Navigator database as well as a very complete website) to augment students' comprehension and application of both qualitative and quantitative techniques in educational research methods. Introduction to Educational Research, Fifth Edition guides the learner through eight research methods to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through chapter contents and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects.

Visit the new Fifth Edition Web site at www.ablongman.com/mertler5e! This web site provides professors with supplementary PowerPoint lectures, chapter quizzes, activities, a message board, sample research proposals and surveys, a sample data file, and statistical decision-making trees.

Research Navigator™
Research Navigator™ can be your best friend when you're facing a large research project. Especially helpful with the toughest challenge―getting started―Research Navigator™ offers a comprehensive, step-by-step walk-through of the research process, along with access to some of the most respected source databases available. Access to Research Navigator™―a $15 value―is FREE when packaged with a new Allyn & Bacon textbook! If your text did not come packaged with Research Navigator™, look for it in your bookstore or visit http://www.ablongman.com/researchnavigator today to purchase immediate access.

About the Author

Craig A. Mertler is currently a Professor and Director of the Doctoral Program in School Improvement in the College of Education at the University of West Georgia. He teaches doctoral courses focused on the application of action research to promote school improvement and reform, and also teaches quantitative research methods, introductory statistical analysis, multivariate statistical analysis, and educational assessment methods. He is the author of 5 books, 2 invited book chapters, 15 refereed journal articles, 2 instructors’ manuals, and numerous nonrefereed articles and manuscripts. He has also presented numerous research papers at professional meetings around the country, as well as internationally. He conducts workshops for inservice educational professionals on classroom-based action research and on the broad topic of classroom assessment. His primary research interests include classroom-based action research, professional learning communities, and assessment practices of classroom teachers. Before teaching and researching at the university level, he taught high school biology and earth science, and also coached track and volleyball. In his leisure time, he enjoys travelling with his family and playing golf.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0205414125
• ISBN 13: 9780205414123
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 432