Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology 6th edition By Donna M. Mertens
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The 6th edition of Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology by Donna M. Mertens focuses on integrating diversity, equity, and social justice across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. Published by SAGE Publications, the textbook systematically guides readers through five foundational research paradigms and every stage of the research lifecycle. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Major Research Paradigms Covered
The text uniquely structures its methodological approach around five prominent philosophical paradigms: [1]
  • Post-positivist: Emphasizes objectivity, causal testing, and traditional quantitative methods.
  • Constructivist: Focuses on socially constructed realities and qualitative approaches.
  • Transformative: Centers on social justice, human rights, and marginalized communities.
  • Pragmatic: Directs focus toward practical solutions using mixed methodology.
  • Indigenous: Highlights culturally responsive frameworks and native knowledge systems. [1, 2, 3]
Chronological Core Chapters & Topics
The book breaks down the entire research process into the following critical topics: [1]
  • Foundations of Research: Introduction to educational and psychological research frameworks. [1]
  • Program Evaluation: Standards, models, and community engagement in evaluation design. [1, 2]
  • Literature Reviews: Identifying research problems, searching databases, and synthesizing literature. [1, 2]
  • Quantitative Research Designs:
    • Experimental and quasi-experimental methods.
    • Causal-comparative and correlational research.
    • Survey research design and administration.
    • Single-case research methodologies. [1]
  • Qualitative Research Designs:
    • Qualitative data collection and ethnographic methods.
    • Historical and narrative studies of lives. [1]
  • Mixed Methods Design: Advanced mixed models and recent interactive methodological advances. [1, 2]
  • Research Implementation:
    • Sampling definitions, sample selection protocols, and ethics.
    • Data collection techniques, including standardized tests, interviews, and technology tools.
    • Data analysis, interpretation of significance, and reporting format. [1, 2]
Key Updates in the 6th Edition
  • Community Engagement: Expanded strategies for partnering with culturally complex communities.
  • Diversity Frameworks: Deeper application of feminist, disability, and racial minority viewpoints.
  • APA 7th Edition: All citations and reference formatting match the latest standard.
  • Sample Studies: Inclusion of a published sample study and abstract in every chapter. [1, 2, 3]

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Causal-comparative and correlational research Community Engagement: strategies for partnering with culturally complex communities Constructivist: socially constructed realities and qualitative approaches Data analysis interpretation of significance and reporting format Data collection techniques standardized tests interviews and technology tools Diversity Frameworks: application of feminist disability and racial minority viewpoints educational and psychological research frameworks Experimental and quasi-experimental methods five prominent philosophical paradigms Indigenous: culturally responsive frameworks and native knowledge systems Literature Reviews: research problems searching databases and synthesizing literature Mixed Methods Design: mixed models and recent interactive methodological advances Post-positivist: objectivity causal testing and traditional quantitative methods Pragmatic: practical solutions using mixed methodology Program Evaluation: Standards models and community engagement in evaluation design Qualitative data collection and ethnographic methods Qualitative Research Designs quantitative research designs Research Implementation Sampling definitions sample selection protocols and ethics Single-case research methodologies Survey research design and administration Transformative: social justice human rights and marginalized communities
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