Introduction to Educational Research

by Craig A. Mertler, C.M. Charles

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.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

405 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Allie Bruch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wouldn’t normally mark a textbook on my Goodreads but I have read every single page of this book. I learned a lot from this book and I feel like it is well written. Minus one star for the tears shed taking the quizzes 😂😭

[Jordan Fernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book for graduate school and rated it according to other educational texts.

While I admit that I did not read this entire book, the parts that applied to my action research proposal were very helpful.

This is obviously an incredibly specific text, but I would recommend it to anyone who is completing an action research study in the field of education.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even as an educational text, this was a good read! I learned so much from the 2nd edition during my research courses. It was easy to follow and formatted in a way that made it possible to use the text as a quick reference.

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can't believe I read this entire book in five weeks.

[Ameer Al-Labban · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very important and valuable for those who interested in educational studies.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent step-by-step resource with correctly completed examples for beginner educational researchers. Learned a lot from this text.

[Courtney McGrath · Rating 2 out of 5]

First grad class, done!

[Haley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook for an educational research course.

Detailed. Short chapters. Easy to understand. Was able to takeaway a lot of new information from this textbook!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book. I learned so much about the basics of quantitative research (some qualitative too). I am sure I will refer to this again and again.

[Zac Sigler · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think it's functional, and I'm not sure anyone could make a "how to" about educational research sound juicy, but I wish Mertzler would have tried harder.

[Tristan Arrington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Phew 😅😅😅 finished my first 2 grad school classes. Actually loved this research class!