Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology 3ed

This is an exciting new edition of a core text that draws on a range of interwoven themes within the field of early childhood studies, clearly showing how these themes are reflected and played out in different contexts.

Exploring research methods in the context of early childhood, this popular guide approaches complex ideas in a clear style linking directly to practice. It covers all students need to know about undertaking research in early childhood, including action research, ethics and carrying out a research project. Introducing Research in Early Childhood explains exactly what `research' is, and provides a clear understanding of its importance to an early years or early childhood studies degree. Understand what it means to think critically, and unpick childhood research. Appreciate the importance of ethics . Get to know how research is designed and carried out . Learn how to analyse, examine and understand the importance of others research . Get to grips with translating research into real life in a classroom setting. This title is co-authored with Jo Josephidou, Senior Lecturer in the School of Childhood and Education Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University