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<p>Based on Keith Punch’s bestselling Introduction to Social Research Methods, this book introduces the research process in a range of educational contexts. In this updated second edition, you’ll find guidance on every stage of research, with chapters on developing research questions, doing a literature review, collecting data, analysing your findings and writing it all up. </p> <p> </p> <p>With a new chapter on ethics and additional coverage of Internet research and mixing methods, the second edition contains everything you’ll need if you’re studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for yourself.</p> <p> </p> <p>Introduction to Research Methods in Education provides you with: </p> <ul> <li>Balanced coverage of the range of methods employed by educational researchers </li> <li>Practical advice on collecting and analysing qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods data </li> <li>A range of examples from student projects to show how research is done in real-life educational settings </li> <li>A companion website with additional resources for lecturers and students. </li> </ul> <p><br> Keith F Punch is Emeritus Professor in the Graduate School of Education at The University of Western Australia.<br> Alis Oancea is Professor of Philosophy of Education and Research Policy, as well as Director of Research at the University of Oxford, Department of Education. </p>