Balancing coverage of qualitative, quantitative and combined methods, "Educational Research" offers a truly inclusive and integrated overview of the processes involved in planning, conducting and evaluating research. It first examines the general steps in the research process and then details the procedures for conducting specific types of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies. The "7th Edition" features significantly expanded coverage of mixed methods design; new and updated research examples; new research design tables; and more. Hallmark features of this title: (1) Annotated research articles help students understand the structure of articles and the key issues to consider when evaluating the quality and the applicable scope of each piece of research; (2) Useful Information for Consumers of Research features offer tips on interpreting and evaluating research; (3) Checklists summarize key points such as evaluation criteria used to assess the quality of a study; and (4) Useful Information for Producers of Research features present tips on planning and conducting research.