Includes bibliographical references and index.

PART I INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction to Educational Research Chapter 2 Selecting and Defining a Research Topic Chapter 3 Reviewing the Literature Chapter 4 Preparing and Evaluating a Research Plan Chapter 5 Selecting a Sample Chapter 6 Selecting Measuring Instruments PART II QUANTITATIVE METHODS Chapter 7 Survey Research Chapter 8 Correlational Research Chapter 9 Causal-Comparative Research Chapter 10 Experimental Research Chapter 11 Single-Subject Experimental Research PART III QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS Chapter 12 Descriptive Statistics Chapter 13 Inferential Statistics PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Chapter 14 Qualitative Data Collection Chapter 15 Narrative Research Chapter 16 Ethnographic Research Chapter 17 Case Study Research Chapter 18 Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation PART V MIXED METHODS Chapter 19 Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods PART VI ACTION RESEARCH Chapter 20 Action Research PART VII REPORTING RESEARCH Chapter 21 Preparing a Research Report PART VIII CRITIQUING RESEARCH Chapter 22 Evaluating a Research Report

Noted for its accessible tone, clear and concise explanations, and humorous tone to demystify the oft-feared content of the research course, Gay's text has long been noted as a classic in the field of Educational Research. A practical text focused on the skills needed by competent consumers and producers of educational research, the ninth edition encompasses a clear, down-to-earth approach and retains such mainstay features as research tasks throughout the text that guide students as they create their own research report, published research articles in every methods chapter and a welcomed humorous tone. The new edition builds on its excellence with broadened coverage of qualitative research, expanded coverage of technology throughout, and an exciting new integrated multimedia resource package.