Understanding Research in Early Childhood Education: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods prepares readers to be informed consumers of early childhood research.

What are the fundamental elements of good quantitative and qualitative research? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each approach? What does research offe

This second edition invites readers to be informed consumers of both quantitative and qualitative methods in early childhood research. It offers side-by-side co

This second edition invites readers to be informed consumers of both quantitative and qualitative methods in early childhood research. It offers side-by-side co

How can qualitative researchers make the case for the value of their work in a climate that emphasizes so-called "scientifically-based research?" What is the fu