Research methods in education (6th ed.)

This fully updated sixth edition of the international bestseller "Research Methods in Education" covers the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research at all stages.

It is divided into five main parts: the context of educational research; planning educational research; styles of educational research; strategies for data collection and researching; and, data analysis.

The book also contains references to a comprehensive dedicated website of accompanying materials.

The sixth edition includes new material on: complexity theory, ethics, sampling and sensitive educational research, experimental research, questionnaire design and administration with practical guidance, qualitative and quantitative data analysis with practical examples on internet based research. "Research Methods in Education" is essential reading for the professional researcher and continues to be the standard text for students and lecturers in educational research.