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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY: Integrating
Diversity With Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods FOURTH EDITION
Donna M. Mertens, Gallaudet University
Focused on fully discussing what is considered to be "good" research, Research and Evaluation in Education and
Psychology 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, based on the perspectives of feminists, ethnic/racial minorities, and people with disabilities. In each
chapter, Donna M. Mertens carefully explains a 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
in that section of the book.
CONTENTS 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, Interpretiation, and Use
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-4027-5 • MARCH 2014 • 496 PAGES • SAGE
RESEARCH DESIGN: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches
FOURTH EDITION
John W. Creswell, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
The eagerly anticipated Fourth Edition of the title that pioneered the comparison of qualitative, quantitative, and
mixed methods research design is here! For all three approaches, Creswell includes a preliminary consideration of
philosophical assumptions, a review of the literature, an assessment of the use of theory in research approaches,
and refl ections about the importance of writing and ethics in scholarly inquiry. He also presents the key elements
of the research process, giving specifi c attention to each approach. The Fourth Edition includes extensively revised
mixed methods coverage, increased coverage of ethical issues in research, and an expanded emphasis on worldview
perspectives.
CONTENTS PART I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS/ Chapter 1. The Selection of a Research Approach/ Chapter 2. Review of the Literature/ Chapter 3.
The Use of Theory / Chapter 4. Writing Strategies and Ethical Considerations / PART II. DESIGNING RESEARCH / Chapter 5. The Introduction / Chapter 6.
The Purpose Statement/ Chapter 7. Research Questions and Hypotheses / Chapter 8. Quantitative Methods / Chapter 9. Qualitative Methods / Chapter
10. Mixed Methods Procedures
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-2610-1• ©2014 •304 PAGES • • • SAGE
ACTION RESEARCH: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators FOURTH EDITION
Craig A. Mertler, Lynn University
This fully updated edition of Craig Mertler's proven text introduces practicing educators to the process of conducting
classroom-based action research. Practical and comprehensive, the book focuses on research methods and
procedures that educators can use with their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school
procedures. Emphasizing the integration of professional refl ection throughout the process and action research as
job-embedded professional development, Mertler provides insightful coverage of the knowledge and skills needed to
design research studies, conduct research, and communicate fi ndings to relevant stakeholders and interested parties.
This Fourth Edition adds coverage of high-interest topics, such as teacher empowerment and evaluation, Google
Scholar, mixed-methods research designs, ethics, and much more.
CONTENTS PART I. "WHAT IS ACTION RESEARCH?" / Introduction to Action Research / Overview of the Action Research Process / PART II. "HOW DO I
BEGIN MY ACTION RESEARCH STUDY?" / Planning for Action Research / Developing a Research Plan / PART III. "WHAT DO I DO WITH ALL THESE DATA?" /
Collecting Data / Analyzing Data / PART IV. "I'VE GOT RESULTS!?.?.?.? NOW WHAT?" / Developing an Action Plan / Sharing and Refl ecting / Writing Up
Action Research
PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-4522-4442-6 • ©2014 • 352 PAGES • • • SAGE
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