Research Methods for Education

From award-winning author Gregory J.\n\nPrivitera and Lynn Ahlgrim-Delzell, Research Methods for Education covers the different quantitative and qualitative research methods specific to their use in educational research. This new text uses a problem-focused approach that fully integrates the decision tree?from choosing a research design to selecting an appropriate statistic for analysis.? With a conversational, student-friendly writing style, and examples from a wide variety of education-related fields, the authors show how methods and statistics work together and enable the testing of hypotheses through use of the scientific method. Students will become informed consumers of research with the ability to understand a research article, judge its quality and apply the methods in action research to inform educational practice. Give your students the SAGE edge! SAGE edge offers a robust online environment featuring an impressive array of free tools and resources for review, study, and further exploration, keeping both instructors and students on the cutting edge of teaching and learning.Research Methods for Education 1st Edition is written by Gregory J. Privitera; Lynn Ahlgrim-Delzell and published by SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBNs for Research Methods for Education are 9781506303338, 1506303331 and the print ISBNs are 9781506303321, 1506303323. Additional ISBNs include 9781506303314, 9781506303345.