Introduction to educational research / Craig A. Mertler, Arizona State University. [print]

Includes bibliographies and index.

What is educational research? -- Overview of the educational research process -- Identifying a research problem -- Ethics in educational research -- Reviewing related research literature -- Qualitative research methods -- Quantitative research methods -- Mixed-methods research -- Action research -- Writing a research proposal -- Qualitative data collection and analysis -- Quantitative data collection -- Quantitative data analysis -- Writing a final research report.

The new Second Edition of Introduction to Educational Research expertly guides readers through the steps of the research methods process to help them plan and compose their first educational research project. With a conversational writing style, author Craig A. Mertler covers all aspects of the research process and addresses a wide range of research methodologies, including: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Methods, and Action Research. No prior familiarity with the principles, procedures, or terminology of educational research is required, allowing novice students to clearly understand research concepts and learn to effectively apply them in their own studies.