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Introduction to Educational Research (with Research Navigator), 5/E
Craig A. Mertler, Lynn University
C. M. Charles, Emeritus, San Diego State University

ISBN-10: 0205414125
ISBN-13:  9780205414123

Publisher:  Pearson
Copyright:  2005
Format:  Cloth; 432 pp
Published:  05/21/2004
Status: Out of Print


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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 content 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.


Features

  • The most practically oriented research methods textbook on the market!
  • Focuses on eight types of quantitative and qualitative research to highlight applications students will actually use.
  • Many pedagogical features include chapter previews, graphic organizers of chapter contents, in-text application exercises, end-of-chapter activities, an extensive glossary, “Targeted Learning” objectives, and progress checks in each chapter to clarify concepts and help students better comprehend the material.
  • “Applying Technology” sections in each chapter provide students with related Websites and technology applications that help them understand and apply chapter contents.
  • In-text exercises in every chapter help students check and reinforce learning.
  • Nine research articles provide exemplary samples of research, and have been carefully selected to represent the eight research methods (Chs. 10-14).


New To This Edition

  • New organization! In the Fifth Edition, Chapters 10-14 have been reorganized to facilitate understanding of key concepts. The technology chapters are now arranged in sequence from less formal and structured to most formal and structured.
  • Expanded sample research proposals and final research report sections present easy-to-access examples for both professor and student.
  • “Developmental Activity” sections have been added in several chapters to help students break down the research process into easy-to-follow steps and then integrate those steps into their final research projects (Chs. 1-9).
  • TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE–

    • TakeNote!, an innovative Web tool, facilitates the writing process and assists struggling students in developing their research proposal (Appendix B).

    • A Companion Website 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 is integrated with the text by means of key word icons and chapter activities. Free Research Navigator access is included with each text.


Table of Contents

I. ORIENTATION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH.

 1. Educational Research: Its Nature and Rules of Operation.

 2. Types of Educational Research and Corresponding Sources of Data.

II. PRELIMINARY SKILLS NEEDED FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH.

 3. Selecting, Refining, and Proposing a Topic for Research.

 4. Locating Published Research.

 5. Interpreting and Summarizing Published Research.

III. CONDUCTING YOUR OWN RESEARCH PROJECT.

 6. Designing a Research Project.

 7. Procedures and Tools for Gathering Data.

 8. Analyzing Research Data and Presenting Findings.

 9. Preparing a Research Report.

IV. PROCEDURES AND EXEMPLARS IN EIGHT TYPES OF RESEARCH.

10. Ethnographic Research.

11. Descriptive Research and Historical Research.

12. Correlational Research.

13. Action Research and Evaluation Research.

14. Experimental, Quasi-Experimental, and Causal-Comparative Research.

Appendix: Overview of Statistical Concepts and Procedures.

Glossary.

Index.


Next Edition(s)

  • Introduction to Educational Research, 7/E
    Mertler & Charles
    ©2011  |  Pearson  |  Paper; 432 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0137013442  |  ISBN-13: 9780137013449
    Brief Description  |  More Info

  • Introduction to Educational Research (with MyEducationLab), 7/E
    Mertler & Charles
    ©2011  |  Pearson  |  Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap; 432 pp  |  Instock
    ISBN-10: 0131381148  |  ISBN-13: 9780131381148
    Brief Description  |  More Info



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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.

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Companion Website, 5/E
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©2005  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205453260  |  ISBN-13: 9780205453269
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Websites and Online Courses

Companion Website, 5/E
Mertler
©2005  |  Pearson  |  On-line Supplement  |  Live
ISBN-10: 0205453260  |  ISBN-13: 9780205453269
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