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Educational Research
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches

Eighth Edition


August 2024 | 744 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches by R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, accessible introduction to research methods for undergraduate and graduate students. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields, including how to read and critically evaluate published research and how to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own. The Eighth Edition maintains the features that made this book a best-seller, including attention-grabbing chapter-opening vignettes, lively examples that engage student interest, a conversational and friendly writing style, and more. Fully updated for the Seventh Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, this new edition includes expanded information on research ethics and IRBs, expanded and more current information on sampling and causation across research designs, and the latest thinking on mixed methods research. Designed to make learning about research methods enjoyable without sacrificing the necessary rigor, this highly readable text transforms readers into critical consumers and users of research.

 
Part I: Introduction
 
Chapter 1: Introduction to Educational Research
 
Chapter 2: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 3: Action Research for Lifelong Learning
 
Part II: Planning the Research Study
 
Chapter 4: How to Critically Review the Literature and Develop Good Research Questions
 
Chapter 5: How to Write a Research Proposal
 
Chapter 6: Research Ethics
 
Part III: Foundations of Research
 
Chapter 7: Standardized Measurement and Assessment
 
Chapter 8: Methods of Data Collection in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 9: How to Construct a Questionnaire
 
Chapter 10: Sampling in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
 
Chapter 11: Validity of Research Results in Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
 
Part IV: Selecting a Research Method
 
Section A. Quantitative Research Methods: Five Major Approaches
 
Chapter 12: Experimental Research: Weak and Strong Designs
 
Chapter 13: Experimental Research: Quasi and Single-Case Designs
 
Chapter 14: Nonexperimental Quantitative Research
 
Section B. Qualitative Research Methods: Five Major Approaches
 
Chapter 15: Narrative Inquiry and Case Study Research by D. Jean Clandinin and R. Burke Johnson
 
Chapter 16: Phenomenology, Ethnography, and Grounded Theory
 
Section C. Mixed Methods Research: Many Approaches
 
Chapter 17: Mixed Methods Research
 
Part V: Analyzing the Data
 
Chapter 18: Descriptive Statistics
 
Chapter 19: Inferential Statistics
 
Chapter 20: Data Analysis in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
 
Part VI: Writing the Research Report
 
Chapter 21: How to Prepare a Research Report and Use APA Style Guidelines

I've enjoyed using Johnson & Christensen for many years now and I look forward to using in the future.

Robert Dahlgren
SUNY Fredonia

Sharp, focused, and highly engaging, this book is essential for both students and teachers to advance their educational research journey, both graduate and postgraduate levels.

Krishna Bista
Morgan State University

Comprehensive, good for doctoral students. Good resource for your doctoral program and understanding all kinds of research. 

Julie Combs
Sam Houston State University

This is a very thorough education research textbook. It would make an exceptional desk reference for any researcher who just needs to brush up on a method or design. 

Gina Gulla
Seton Hall University

This is the ideal text for a research design course. 

Matthew Cooney
Governors State University

The authors have done a wonderful job honoring the arc and magnitude of educational research methods in a readable text accessible to all students pursuing graduate degrees in education. 

Mark Hogue
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Key features
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
  • The new edition is available in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.
    • Flashcards and note-taking tools help students better prepare for class.
    • NEW! Audiobook Player allows students to listen to text content, boosting comprehension and retention. It offers flexible, on-the-go access, engaging both reluctant readers and auditory learners, improving the overall reading experience.
    • The Offline Reading option in the Student Dashboard offers greater accessibility to Vantage’s reading content, regardless of where students are or how strong their internet connection may be.
  • The latest thinking, research, and terminology in mixed methods has been updated throughout the text to provide readers with the most up-to-date information on this fast-changing research approach.
  • Expanded information on preparing materials for Institutional Review Boards and research ethics walks readers through this crucial step in the research process.
  • Expanded information on qualitative research throughout the book better prepares students to use this crucial approach in their research.
  • Updated for the newest Seventh Edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association in writing, grammatical changes, and citation style throughout, but especially in Chapter 21.
  • Learning objectives have been thoroughly rewritten throughout the book to better align with the content of the chapters and reflect actual learning outcomes.
  • Updates to references, new concepts with definitions, journal articles, review questions, recommended readings and websites, and more ensure that students are learning from the most up-to-date information in the field.
KEY FEATURES:
  • Chapters are organized to follow the major components or steps involved in the research process.
  • Every chapter starts with an opening vignette that connects the content with current events, followed by a list of objectives to get students thinking about what they are going to learn.
  • While many texts only offer one method, this text provides balanced coverage of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research while also explaining each method’s strengths and appropriateness.
  • The authors' conversational and friendly writing style makes the book student-friendly, accessible, and easy to read.
  • Each of the six major parts of the book includes a helpful overview, highlighting key concepts presented in each section’s chapters.
  • Each chapter ends with a full chapter summary, a list of the key terms used in the chapter, discussion questions, research exercises, relevant websites, and recommended reading.

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