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"A hands on, truly accessible text on how to design and conduct research" -Joan P. Sebastian, National UniversityA practice-oriented, non-mathematical approach to understanding, planning, conducting, and interpreting research in educationPractical and applied, Designing and Conducting Research in Education is the perfect first step for students who will be consuming research as well as for those who will be actively involved in conducting research. Readers will find up-to-date examinations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research. Real-world situations are presented in each chapter taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in the world of educational research.Key Features: Examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches, which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research Explains each step of the research process very practically to help students plan and conduct a research project in education Applies research in real-world situations by taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in field settings Includes a chapter on ethical issues in conducting research Provides a Student Web Site that offers the opportunity to interact with contemporary research articles in education Assists Professors with Instructor's Resources on CD.Intended audience: This book provides an introduction to research that emphasizes thefundamental concepts of planning and design. The book is designed to be a core text for the very first course on research methods. In some fields the first course is offered at an undergraduate level whereas in others it is a beginning graduate class.