Introduction to Educational Research

by Craig A. Mertler

The Fourth Edition of Introduction to Educational Research by Craig A. Mertler guides readers through the steps of the research process to help them plan and execute research projects in educational settings. With balanced coverage of qualitative and quantitative methods, an emphasis on ethics, and concrete applications of methods, this text offers a practical presentation of the research process. New to the Fourth Edition are more information on interviews throughout the book, expanded coverage of qualitative research, and a thoroughly updated chapter on action research. Three current research articles are included as appendices to demonstrate qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. Comprehensive and student-friendly, Introduction to Educational Research uses conversational and nontechnical language to help students clearly understand and apply research concepts, principles, procedures, and terminology.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

383 pages, Kindle Edition

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!