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The research process in this book begins with identification of the research question and proceeds through each step including planning data collection, actual collection and analysis of the data, and writing the report This text proceeds through multiple methodologies including experimental and non-experimental, quantitative and qualitative At every step the emphasis is on planning and executing the study Key features: Simulations and feedback that may be used in class sessions for both individual and small group participation Pedagogy thelp students plan and conduct a research project in an actual classroom Examples that demonstrate and explain what constitutes good and poor research questions Case studies and real life examples related teducation A Student Web site that provides students with the opportunity tinteract with contemporary articles This book provides an introduction tresearch that emphasizes the fundamental concepts of planning and design It is designed tbe a core text for the very first course on research methods