{"product_id":"9781446273692","title":"Research Methods in Early Childhood: An Introductory Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly engaging and easy-to-read introductory text is tailored to meet the needs of early childhood students. It includes practical examples of research with and about young children and babies, and encourages the reader to take an interactive approach. By offering clear guidance on research methods, as well as advice on how to develop skills as a researcher, the book takes students step-by-step through the process of doing a research project and provides a detailed grounding in the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ean introduction to research methodology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003evarious approaches to research, including action research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003edesigning a questionnaire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ecarrying out observations and interviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eundertaking a piece of independent research from start to finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eunderstanding and critiquing the research of others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eethical issues in early childhood research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ereal life examples of how to tackle different aspects of research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors break down the content into four main sections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParadigms and Principles;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApproaches to Research;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethods;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrying out a Research Project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter contains learning objectives, case studies, research in focus sections, reflection points, a summary and suggestions for further reading. The language used throughout is accessible, and a full glossary of terms is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is indispensable for all students undertaking research in early childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50096540680432,"sku":"9781446273692","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781446273692","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}