Research Methods and Methodologies in Education

by Larry V. Hedges (editor), James Arthur (Editor), Michael Waring (Editor)

Using a variety of methodological approaches and research techniques in education, this book provides students with the theoretical understandings, practical knowledge and skills which they need to carry out independent research. The editors bring together an array of international contributors, all of whom identify key research methodologies, data collection tools and analysis methods, and focus on the direct comparisons between them. The chapters cover the full range of methods and methodologies, including internet research, mixed methods research, and the various modes of ethnographic research. Online support materials include tips on how to use the book, and links to useful websites, societies and research organizations.

456 pages, Paperback

First published April 4, 2012

Reviews

[Samuel Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent and easy to approach book!

[Nicholas John · Rating 1 out of 5]

"I felt sorry for his kids when he was still alive." These were Robert Coe's own words refering to Charlie Kirk after he was assassinated in front of his own children.

[Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of useful - 2.5*

Just searched for the sections on methodologies and data collection but was surprised to see a useful chapter on validity. Shame it didn't give reliability the same attention.

[Alanna King · Rating 4 out of 5]

A qualitatively comprehensive guide to research methods in education. I guess education by nature is a social science so my only disappointment with this book is that it didn't make me any better at math. I was hoping to really walk away with a better understanding of statistics...but that was one of my first big learnings about educational research....that it's highly subjective.

[Sheri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found this text to be high level and dry. Would have liked something with more plainer language.