Research Methods in Early Childhood: An Introductory Guide

Designed with the early childhood student in mind, this book introduces research methods in a clear and accessible way. Following a step-by-step structure, Research Methods in Early Childhood progresses logically through the processes needed to design and carry out meaningful and ethical research. The Fourth Edition includes two new chapters that separate out quantitative and qualitative data analysis, as well as a reader′s guide and extended glossary to support new learners, and numerous boxes, activities, and case studies.