Research methods in early childhood : an introductory guide

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Research methods in early childhood : an introductory guide

Penny Mukherji & Deborah Albon

SAGE, c2023

4th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [395]-416) and index

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Description

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

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Planning Your Research Study Research Design The Research Proposal Reviewing The Literature Paradigms And Principles Positivist Research Beyond Positivism: Interpretivism, 'Critical' Theories, Post-Structuralism And Post-Humanism Ethics Listening To Young Children Approaches To Research Surveys Ethnography Case Studies Action Research Methods Observation Interviews Questionnaires Using Documents And Visual Texts Journaling As A Research Tool Creative Methods For Listening To Children In Research Analysing And Sharing Your Findings Analysing And Presenting Quantitative Data Qualitative Methods Of Data Analysis Writing Up And Sharing Your Findings

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