Research methods in early childhood: an introductory guide 4th revised edition

Research methods is a challenging topic for many students. When you are new to research you need a step-by-step guide which introduces the subject area in a clear and accessible way. This book does exactly that. Designed with the early childhood student in mind, this book is the companion to your research journey. Following a progressive structure this book leads you logically through the processes needed to design and carry out meaningful and ethical research.This Fourth Edition includes: - Two new chapters, separating out quantitative data analysis and qualitative data analysis - A reader guide at the beginning of the book to aid navigation. - Research in Focus boxes, which introduce you to real world examples of international research - Activities to help cement knowledge and understanding. - Case Studies which describe examples and scenarios of real student research, which demonstrate best practice and show how to present findings. - An extended glossary to support readers in learning complicated terminology.Online resources complement this new edition, offering valuable resources for instructions and students including: - Author videos, offering tips and explanations. - Flashcard glossary to consolidate learning - MCQs to test understanding - Free journal articles for wider reading - PowerPoint slides
Designed for the early childhood student, this book is a clear and accessible guide to different concepts, methods and approaches in research methods.