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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Geoffrey E Mills (Southern Oregon University) , L R Gay (Late of Florida International University)Publisher: Pearson Imprint: Pearson Edition: 11th ed. Dimensions: Width: 21.30cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 27.40cm Weight: 1.157kg ISBN: 9780134271712ISBN 10: 0134271718 Publication Date: 20 July 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews<b>From reviews of the book: </b> </p> </p> <i> Entire text is very accessible - through both language and visual aids; easy to understand examples for nearly every situation described in the text; beginning researchers will appreciate the attentiveness to context, while more experienced students will find a comprehensive text that expertly connects the many intertwining elements of the research process. </i> -- Lauren Saenz, Boston College</p> </p> <i> [T]he numerous summary tables ... organize and consolidate the material in one convenient place .... end-of-chapter summaries are especially well done... presented in a topical format [and help] students to review the material... end-of-chapter tasks [are] ... especially helpful to students who don't quite know how to get started on the task. </i> -- Dwight R. Gard, Texas Tech University </p> </p> <i> [T]he authors' writing style ... is instructive, engaging and at a level that is appropriate for any graduate student seeking a general understanding of research methods. The objectives and summary tables at the beginning of the chapter focus the students' attention on the important ideas ... numbered steps and examples provide clarification, especially where procedures are involved. The tasks and examples presented at the end of the chapter add relevancy to the chapter topics. </i> -- Jann W. MacInnes, University of Florida</p> From reviews of the book: Entire text is very accessible - through both language and visual aids; easy to understand examples for nearly every situation described in the text; beginning researchers will appreciate the attentiveness to context, while more experienced students will find a comprehensive text that expertly connects the many intertwining elements of the research process. -- Lauren Saenz, Boston College [T]he numerous summary tables ... organize and consolidate the material in one convenient place .... end-of-chapter summaries are especially well done... presented in a topical format [and help] students to review the material... end-of-chapter tasks [are] ... especially helpful to students who don't quite know how to get started on the task. -- Dwight R. Gard, Texas Tech University [T]he authors' writing style ... is instructive, engaging and at a level that is appropriate for any graduate student seeking a general understanding of research methods. The objectives and summary tables at the beginning of the chapter focus the students' attention on the important ideas ... numbered steps and examples provide clarification, especially where procedures are involved. The tasks and examples presented at the end of the chapter add relevancy to the chapter topics. -- Jann W. MacInnes, University of Florida Author InformationGeoffrey E. Mills A native of Australia, Geoff moved to the USA in 1986 to undertake doctoral studies at the University of Oregon. After completing his Ph.D. in 1988, Geoff accepted his first teaching position at Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). After 12 years of teaching, Geoff moved into university administration and was Dean and Professor of Education in the School of Education for 12 years. Geoff returned to teaching at Southern Oregon University in 2012 and now teaches educational leadership and educational research. Geoff has traveled extensively and given invited presentations in Australia, New Zealand, Greenland, United Kingdom, Canada, and many states in the US. Geoff is also the author of Action Research: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher, now in its 5th edition. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |