Doing Educational Research
- Clive Opie - Part-time lecturer at Hull University in the School of Education
Research Methods
`This book is aimed at Master's students who are engaging in educational research for the first time. [It] provides teacher-researchers with the additional information they need so they can go on to read further and more in depth, having more confidence in the accessibility of such studies. I found it does this well, and is an ideal point of reference for those who are just embarking on a Master's degree. A useful glossary is provided, giving detailed but 'readable' explanations of key terms and phrases' - Primary Practice
Doing Educational Research offers a hands-on guide for students engaged in educational research. It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the key qualitative and quantitative methods necessary for those commencing research for the first time. Through a detailed yet concise explanation, the reader is shown how these methods work and how their outcomes may be interpreted.
Providing all the essentials for the first-time researcher, the book includes:
· a variety of examples and case studies to illustrate how the methods and techniques can be used in `real-life' contexts
· practical guidance on time management planning research projects and writing reports.
· a broad coverage - including qualitative and quantitative methodologies, data analysis using computer software, ethical issues and the writing-up and presentation of data.
This engaging book has been written by a team of leading researchers with over sixty years of cumulative experience. It has a student-friendly structure which will make it accessible and popular with undergraduates and postgraduates. It will be an invaluable resource for both students and researchers, helping them to undertake effective research in education.
'This book is aimed at Master's students who are engaging in educational research for the first time. [It] provides teacher-researchers with the additional information they need so they can go on to read further and more in depth, having more confidence in the accessibility of such studies. I found it does this well, and is an ideal point of reference for those who are just embarking on a Master's degree. A useful glossary is provided, giving detailed but 'readable' explanations of key terms and phrases' - Primary Practice
This book is well presented and well written. It includes many examples within figures and tables which work well for the purposes of illustration. A good text for undergraduates and postgraduates.
Very good for anyone coming to education research. Highly recommended - essential in fact!
This is a useful reource for any student undertaking educational research.
Our BA Childhood Studies students have found this a useful starting point for their research studies. Easy to follow and written in a style that suits their level of understanding.
This book is highly recommended for students who are completed extended studies.
This book is an essential purchase for the students as it is a fantastic introduction to Educational Research. It gives a clear guide and provides a suitable rationales for choices of methodological approach. As a text it is a great introduction for first time researchers in Education.
includes good material and direction for educational researchers working at M level
This is a very thorough and readable text, we highly recommend this for our students undertaking school-based research.
A good basic introduction to Educational research. It is a good place for readers of the subject to begin. I would suggest further reading for those looking for an in-depth discussion, but a sensible place to start.
