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