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Research Methods in Early Childhood

An Introductory Guide
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** WAITING FOR MARKETING AND AUTHOR APPROVAL** 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
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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