Research Methods in Early Childhood

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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 through your course by introducing new topics in clear and simple terms, before delving into different methods and approaches.

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 that examine real-world international published examples of research in order to understand the effects and implications.
• 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