Introduction to Educational Research

By Craig A. Mertler, Carol M. Charles, Mertler Craig A.

Book Overview

Introduction to Educational Research guides readers through the various steps of the research methods process to help plan and compose their first educational research project. Through comprehensive chapter content and in-text exercises, readers simultaneously learn how to prepare a research plan, gather and analyze data, address research questions and hypotheses, and organize reports of their projects. The book is practical and student-friendly; Dr. Craig A. Mertler uses a conversational writing style with non-technical language to help students clearly understand and apply research concepts with no prior familiarity with the principles, procedures, or terminology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 148337548X
• ISBN13: 9781483375489
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Anyone who is doing reports or working on a thesis, this book is a great tool to have. I am currently working on my masters and having this book has given me great insight on literature writtings. I will be able to use it as a guide and teaching tool for my kids.

Text Overview

While the text is required for a course I am taking in Educational Research, I would say the text is a well organized, easy-to-read how-to book that covers the nuances of conducting educational research.

An excellent, clearly-written book

I think this book is a gem! It's clearly written in a step-by-step way that is extremely helpful in this course. I really appreciate the sample research proposals and the examples. This book helped me prepare for my own research project.

An excellent text

I have used this book for three years to instruct individuals in a masters degree program. The book is clear, easy to read, and easy to understand - quite a feat for a book about research and statistics! Most educators are intimidated by texts on educational research, but this book is readable and makes sense!