The research process in this book begins with identification of the research question and proceeds through each step including planning data collection, actual collection and analysis of the data, and writing the report.

This text proceeds through multiple methodologies including experimental and non-experimental, quantitative and qualitative. At every step the emphasis is on planning and executing the study.

Key features:
o Simulations and feedback that may be used in class sessions for both individual and small group participation
o Pedagogy to help students plan and conduct a research project in an actual classroom
o Examples that demonstrate and explain what constitutes good and poor research questions
o Case studies and 'real life' examples related to education
o A Student Web site that provides students with the opportunity to interact with contemporary articles.

This book provides an introduction to research that emphasizes the fundamental concepts of planning and design. It is designed to be a core text for the very first course on research methods.