A classic in its field, Research Methods in Education explains the research process with emphasis on the formulation of a research question, referencing current literature in the field, using appropriate research designs, and writing and evaluating research reports. Both quantitative and qualitative research designs are described. Measurement, sampling, and statistics are presented as essential research tools. Retaining the clear, concise writing style and organizat… More >>
Research Methods in Education: An Introduction
So… Where to begin? Within the first three chapters, we have definitions like:
“Hypothesis are conjectures or guesses at the solutions or answers to a problem or situation.”
“A control variable is an independent variable other than the independent variable of primary interest whose effects are determined by the researcher, and included in the analysis in order to get a clearer picture of the effects of the primary independent variable.”
If you can understand this, by all means, get this book. The authors REALLY need a professional editor, and not some grad assistant doing it for them. It is poorly written and very difficult to understand without a teacher guiding you through the theories. I have never encountered these types of theories before in the undergraduate level, so being thrown into these types of explanations are very difficult and completely illegible.
Unacceptable for the price paid.
Rating: 1 / 5
I thought that the book was very comprehensive and a wonderful reference for my research methods course. I did not use the multimedia provided (cd-rom or internet site), as the information in the book was good enough. I would recommend this text for any research methods course
Rating: 4 / 5