Introduction to Educational Research

by Craig A. Mertler, Carol M. Charles

This non-technical, 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. This non-technical, hands-on introductory text helps students clearly understand and apply research concepts. This text helps readers learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize a report of their projects. Pre-service educators or anyone interested in learning more about educational research.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

480 pages, Hardcover

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!