How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education: 2026 Release ISE

Preface

Part 1 Introduction to Research

1 The Nature of Research

Part 2 The Basics of Education Research

2 The Research Problem

3 Locating and Reviewing the Literature

4 Ethics and Research

5 Variables, Hypotheses, and Propositions

6 Sampling

7 Instrumentation

8 Validity and Reliability

9 Internal Validity

Part 3 Data Analysis

10 Descriptive Statistics

11 Inferential Statistics 213

12 Statistics In Perspective

Part 4 Quantitative Research Methodologies

13 Experimental Research

14 Single-Subject Research

15 Correlational Research

16 Causal-Comparative Research

17 Survey Research

Part 5 Introduction to Qualitative Research

18 The Nature of Qualitative Research

19 Observation and Interviewing

20 Content Analysis

Part 6 Qualitative Research Methodologies

22 Historical Research

Part 7 Mixed-Methods Studies

23 Mixed-Methods Research

Part 8 Research By Practitioners

24 Action and Teacher Research

Part 9 Writing Research Proposals and Reports

25 Preparing Research Proposals and Reports

Appendices

Glossary

Index

How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education covers each step of the research process and discusses the most widely used research methodologies, providing a comprehensive introduction to education research. End-of-chapter worksheets, thorough coverage of data analysis, and research tips make the text appropriate for courses that focus on doing research and for those that stress how to understand research.