{"product_id":"research-methods-in-education","title":"Research Methods in Education","description":"\u003ch2\u003eResearch Methods in Education\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch Methods in Education\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the methods used to investigate important questions in education. Designed to help students understand not only research techniques but also when, why, and how to use them, this book connects research methodology with real educational issues and practical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting research methods as isolated techniques, the book treats them as an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated set of approaches for exploring the educational world\u003c\/strong\u003e. It introduces both \u003cstrong\u003equalitative and quantitative methodologies\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also examining mixed-method designs and school-based research. Throughout, real research stories bring concepts to life and help readers understand how research decisions work in practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA central focus of the book is the importance of \u003cstrong\u003evalidity, authenticity, ethical decision-making, and practical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Students learn to think critically about research quality and develop the skills needed to design, analyze, and communicate educational research effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundations and principles of educational research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQualitative and quantitative research methodologies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed-method research designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch design and data collection techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthical decision-making in educational research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValidity, authenticity, and practical significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing and interpreting research data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReporting research findings clearly and effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplying research methods to real educational settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting research techniques with substantive educational questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree-Part Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is organized into three major sections for a clear, progressive learning experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Foundations of Research\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers the essential concepts, principles, and perspectives that form the foundation of educational research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Research Design and Data Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplores research design, data collection strategies, qualitative and quantitative approaches, mixed methods, and school-based research techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Analyzing and Reporting Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduces approaches for analyzing research data and communicating findings in a clear, meaningful, and academically appropriate way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Research Methods in Education?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its integrated approach, practical research stories, and balanced treatment of different methodologies, this book provides students with a strong foundation for understanding and conducting educational research. It is particularly useful for developing the critical thinking and methodological skills needed to evaluate evidence, make responsible research decisions, and investigate complex questions in education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Education students, teacher candidates, graduate students, educators, educational researchers, and anyone seeking a practical introduction to educational research methods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"a-divider-normal bucketDivider\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"detailBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-nostyle a-vertical a-spacing-none detail-bullet-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAGE Publications, Inc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 27, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1412940095\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e978-1412940092\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.19 x 0.81 x 10.06 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBest Sellers Rank: \u003c\/span\u003e#1,717,136 in Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"thebookstella.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67233007763705,"sku":null,"price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/6948\/2745\/files\/ResearchMethodsinEducation.jpg?v=1790548409","url":"https:\/\/thebookscharm.com\/products\/research-methods-in-education","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}