About the book
Research Methods for Education, Second Edition takes the student by the hand and guides them through the complex subject of research methods in an engaging, witty and clear way. The book covers the philosophical approaches and epistemology, as well as the practical aspects of research, such as designing questionnaires and presenting conclusions.
Each chapter is split into 'Context' and 'Practice' and both sections are packed with exercises, examples and comparative international material from other educational contexts, Peter Newby's book is the student-friendly text which demystifies the research process with clarity and verve.
Key features:
-written in a clear and friendly manner to help students feel more confident dealing with the complexities of research and particularly useful for those new to research or less confident with numbers
-a mixed methods approach, which doesn't simply prioritise quantitative or qualitative methods, allowing for greatest possible coverage
contains guidance on analytic procedures that require more advanced tools such as SPSS and Minitab
-many excellent international examples and case studies specifically from education, which breaks away from a parochial focus on UK education system.
Editions of Research Methods for Education, second edition
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317637141
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317637158
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Research Methods for Education, Second Edition takes the student by the hand and guides them through the complex subject of research methods in an engaging, witty and clear way. The book covers the philosophical approaches and epistemology, as well as the practical aspects of research, such as designing questionnaires and presenting conclusions.
Each chapter is split into 'Context' and 'Practice' and both sections are packed with exercises, examples and comparative international material from other educational contexts, Peter Newby's book is the student-friendly text which demystifies the research process with clarity and verve.
Key features:
-written in a clear and friendly manner to help students feel more confident dealing with the complexities of research and particularly useful for those new to research or less confident with numbers
-a mixed methods approach, which doesn't simply prioritise quantitative or qualitative methods, allowing for greatest possible coverage
contains guidance on analytic procedures that require more advanced tools such as SPSS and Minitab
-many excellent international examples and case studies specifically from education, which breaks away from a parochial focus on UK education system.
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What is Research Methods for Education, second edition about?
Research Methods for Education, Second Edition takes the student by the hand and guides them through the complex subject of research methods in an engaging, witty and clear way. The book covers the philosophical approaches and epistemology, as well as the practical aspects of research, such as designing questionnaires and presenting conclusions.
Each chapter is split into 'Context' and 'Practice' and both sections are packed with exercises, examples and comparative international material from other educational contexts, Peter Newby's book is the student-friendly text which demystifies the research process with clarity and verve.
Key features:
-written in a clear and friendly manner to help students feel more confident dealing with the complexities of research and particularly useful for those new to research or less confident with numbers
-a mixed methods approach, which doesn't simply prioritise quantitative or qualitative methods, allowing for greatest possible coverage
contains guidance on analytic procedures that require more advanced tools such as SPSS and Minitab
-many excellent international examples and case studies specifically from education, which breaks away from a parochial focus on UK education system.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Research Methods for Education, second edition?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Higher education, tertiary education
Where can I read a sample of Research Methods for Education, second edition?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317637141
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Research Methods for Education, second edition?
Peter Newby
Who is the Publisher of the book Research Methods for Education, second edition?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Research Methods for Education, second edition is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317637141) and pdf(ISBN 9781317637158)