Research Methods in Education

Abstract

This completely rewritten and updated fifth edition of the long-running bestseller, Research Meth-ods in Education covers the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research-ers. It continues to be the standard text for students undertaking educational research whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This new edition constitutes the largest reshaping of the text to date and includes new material on: • qualitative, naturalistic and ethnographic research methods; • curricular and evaluative research; This user-friendly text provides both the theory that underpins research methodology and very practical guidelines for conducting educational research. It is essential reading for both the profes-sional researcher and the consumer of research—the teacher, educational administrator, adviser, and all those concerned with educational research and practice.