Introduction to Educational Research (6th Edition) |  | Authors: Craig A. Mertler, C. M. Charles
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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ISBN: 0205510000
Dewey Decimal Number: 370.72
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Publication Date: December 16, 2006
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This non-technically written, 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, Sixth Edition, guides learners 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 are many pedagogical features throughout the text.
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 Text Overview June 26, 2009
R. Franze
While the text is required for a course I am taking in Educational Research, I would say the text is a well organized, easy-to-read how-to book that covers the nuances of conducting educational research.
An excellent, clearly-written book July 24, 2007
E. Tromblay (Boston, MA)
I think this book is a gem! It's clearly written in a step-by-step way that is extremely helpful in this course. I really appreciate the sample research proposals and the examples. This book helped me prepare for my own research project.
 Statistics a Pre-Requisite May 31, 2004
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a graduate student with no formal training in statistics, the authors jump head-long into discussions of educational statistics beyond the pervue of the course for which this book was intended. Some good descriptions, but other texts are more appropriate.
 Errors abound September 20, 2002
Monz (Honolulu, HI, USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was very disappointed with this textbook. The opening chapter is misleading as it only presents the quantitative view of research (even though the book does include a later chapter on ethnography). And too many errors! The statistics sections are unreliable and not useful to students; the appendix, in particular, contains errors and misleading information.
In my personal opinion, I caution people from relying on the information in the textbook.
An excellent text May 11, 2001
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have used this book for three years to instruct individuals in a masters degree program. The book is clear, easy to read, and easy to understand - quite a feat for a book about research and statistics! Most educators are intimidated by texts on educational research, but this book is readable and makes sense!
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