Research in Education

This text provides comprehensive coverage of research methods and statistics in a readable and student-friendly format. The authors address a wide variety of methodologies including descriptive, experimental and quasi-experimental research, historical studies, qualitative methods, and single subject designs. A complete range of research tools as well as descriptive and inferential statistics are also included, making this text the definitive resource for introductory research courses. New to this edition 1 major update and expansion of chapter 8, qualitative research, brings a more balanced perspective to the text. 2 an expanded section on meta-analysis in chapter 5 strengthens this current methodology for students. 3 additional and more current research examples are used in the methods chapters (chapters 4-8).