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SAGE 800.818.7243 OR 805.499.9774 6 A.M. TO 5 P.M. PT FAX: 805.375.5291 4 TEXTBOOKS & HANDBOOKS UPDATED EDITION OF BESTSELLER RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY: Integrating Diversity With Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods FOURTH EDITION Donna M. Mertens, Gallaudet University Focused on discussing what is considered to be "good" research, this textbook explains quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, and incorporates the viewpoints of various research paradigms into its descriptions of these methods. The work covers four major paradigms: postpositivist, constructivist, transformative, and pragmatic. Special emphasis is provided on conducting research in culturally complex communities. Donna M. Mertens carefully explains each step of the research process—from the literature review to analysis and reporting. Additionally, she includes a sample study and abstract in each chapter to illustrate the concepts discussed. The Fourth Edition has been updated to explicitly align with the APA and NCATE accreditation requirements by increasing the focus on issues related to cultural competency. It also includes updated information about mixed methods, and integrates more mixed methods into chapters on sampling, data collection, and data analysis. CONTENTS 1. An Introduction to Research / 2. Evaluation / 3. Literature Review and Focusing the Research / 4. Experimental and Quasi- Experimental Research / 5. Causal Comparative and Correlational Approaches / 6. Survey Methods / 7. Single-Case Research / 8. Qualitative Methods / 9. History and Narrative Study of Lives / 10. Mixed Methods Research / 11. Sampling / 12. Data Collection / 13. Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Use PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-4027-5 • MARCH 2014 • 496 PAGES • • RESEARCH METHODS, STATISTICS, AND APPLICATIONS Kathrynn A. Adams, Guilford College • Eva K. Lawrence, Guilford College Designed to introduce students to conducting and analyzing research, this engaging book consistently integrates research methods and statistics, allowing students to learn concurrently about different research designs and the appropriate statistics to use when analyzing data. Using conversational language, the text prepares students for both graduate work and for critical analysis of research as professionals and informed citizens. CONTENTS 1. Thinking Like a Researcher / 2. Build a Solid Foundation for Your Study by Finding and Evaluating Past Research / 3. The Cornerstones of Good Research: Reliability and Validity / 4. Designing a Descriptive Study / 5. Describing Your Sample / 6. Beyond Descriptives: Making Inferences Based on Your Sample / 7. Analysis / 8. Examining Causal Relationships Among Your Variables: Introduction to Experimental Design / 9. Independent-Groups Designs / 10. Dependent-Groups Designs / 11. Factorial Designs / 12. Nonparametric Statistics / 13. Focusing on the Individual: Case Studies and Single N Designs / 14. How to Decide?: Choosing a Research Design and Selecting the Correct Analysis / Appendix A – Answers to Practice Questions / Appendix B – APA Style and Format Guidelines / Appendix C – Statistical Tables / Appendix D – Statistical Formulas PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-2018-5 • FEBRUARY 2014 • 656 PAGES • • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners FOURTH EDITION Ranjit Kumar, University of Western Australia Written specifi cally for students with no previous experience of research and research methodology, the Fourth Edition of Research Methodology breaks the process of designing and doing a research project into eight manageable steps. The book contains straightforward, practical guidance on: formulating a research question, ethical considerations, carrying out a literature review, choosing a research design, selecting a sample, collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and writing a research report. The Fourth Edition has been revised and updated to include improved learning features throughout the text to help students consolidate their knowledge, a new text design to make the book more engaging, and a brand new companion website with resources for lecturers and students. CONTENTS Research: A Way of Thinking / The Research Process: A Quick Glance / Step I: Formulating a Research Problem / Reviewing the Literature / Formulating a Research Problem / Identifying Variables / Constructing Hypotheses / Step I Exercises / Step II: Conceptualizing a Research Design / The Research Design / Selecting a Study Design / Step II Exercises / Step III: Constructing an Instrument for Data Collection / Selecting a Method of Data Collection / Collecting Data Using Attitudinal Scales / Establishing the Validity and Reliability of a Research Instrument / Step III Exercises / Step IV: Selecting a Sample / Selecting a Sample / Step IV Exercises / Step V / Writing a Research Proposal / Step V Exercises / Step VI: Collecting Data / Considering the Ethical Issues in Data Collection / Processing Data / Displaying Data PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4462-6997-8 • FEBRUARY 2014 • 432 PAGES • NEW! NEW! NEW!