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Introduction to Educational Research, 3rd Edition is Craig A. Mertler's SAGE paperback that walks students through planning and carrying out a first educational-research project. Education programs can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- Third Edition paperback by Craig A. Mertler (Arizona State University)
- Covers the research process from identifying a problem through ethics, literature review, design, data collection and analysis, and reporting
- Separate chapters on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and action research
- Distinct from the Second Edition (ISBN 9781483375489) and from the Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781071903155)
- Published by SAGE Publications (2021)
Specifications
- Author: Craig A. Mertler
- Publisher: SAGE Publications
- Edition: Third Edition
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN-13: 9781544388311
- ISBN-10: 1544388314
- Publication date: 2021
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Introduction to Educational Research, 3rd Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $99.99 per copy for 5+, $89.99 for 10+, and $79.99 for 25+, against a $99.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Published by SAGE Publications in 2021, the Third Edition is the print introductory educational-research text used by teacher-preparation and graduate education programs. It is a natural bulk title for cohorts equipping a class on the same edition rather than the Second Edition or the later Fourth Edition. It is a separate listing from Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design already in this catalog.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781544388311 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1544388314 |
| Edition | Third Edition |
| Authors | Craig A. Mertler |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications |
| Publication date | 2021 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Category | Education & Teaching |
| List price | $59.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- What Is Educational Research?
- Overview of the Educational Research Process
- Identifying a Research Problem
- Ethics in Educational Research
- Reviewing Related Research Literature
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Mixed-Methods Research
- Action Research
- Writing a Research Proposal
- Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis
- Quantitative Data Collection
- Quantitative Data Analysis
- Writing a Final Research Report
Key Topics
- Third Edition paperback by Craig A. Mertler (Arizona State University)
- Covers the research process from identifying a problem through ethics, literature review, design, data collection and analysis, and reporting
- Separate chapters on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and action research
- Distinct from the Second Edition (ISBN 9781483375489) and from the Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781071903155)
- Published by SAGE Publications (2021)
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781544388311) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the 3rd edition paperback by Craig A. Mertler?
A: Yes. ISBN 9781544388311 is Introduction to Educational Research, Third Edition, the SAGE Publications paperback by Craig A. Mertler (2021). It is not the Second Edition (ISBN 9781483375489) and not the Fourth Edition (ISBN 9781071903155).
Q: Does this include SAGE Vantage, instructor files, or the eBook?
A: No. This listing is the print paperback. SAGE Vantage, instructor resources, and the eBook (ISBN 9781544388328) are sold separately and are not included here.
Q: Who is it for?
A: Education and teacher-preparation programs covering the educational-research process — identifying a problem, ethics, literature review, qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and action research, plus proposal and report writing.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $82.99 per copy for 5+, $79.99 for 10+, and $76.99 for 25+, against a $84.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.