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245 10 |a Understanding research in early childhood education : |b quanitative and qualitative methods / |c Jennifer J. Mueller and Nancy File ; with Andrew J. Stremmel, Iheoma U. Iruka, and Kristin L. Whyte.

505 0_ |a 1. Introduction -- Part I. Structures of Research. 2. How Do We Know? A Primer on the Nature of Knowing in Early Childhood Research / Kristin L. Whyte -- 3 Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education Research / Iheoma U. Iruka -- 4. The Culture and Context of Research in Early Childhood Education -- 5. Methodologies -- 6. Qualitative Research: Aims and Methods -- 7. Understanding Analyses in Qualitative Research -- 8. Quantitative Research: Aims and Methods -- 9. Understanding Analyses in Quantitative Research -- Part II. Asking Research Questions. 10. Research Questions about Children -- 11. Questions About Adults in Children's Lives -- 12. Research Questions About Curriculum and Classrooms -- 13. Research Questions About Institutions and Policy -- 14. Teacher Research -- Part III. Conclusion. 15. Research and Practice: Potentials, Challenges, and Limitations.

520 __ |a "This second edition invites readers to be informed consumers of both quantitative and qualitative methods in early childhood research. It offers side-by-side coverage and comparison about the assumptions, questions, purposes and methods for each, presenting unique perspectives for understanding young children and early care and education programs. The new edition includes updated examples and references as well as a new chapter on equity issues in research. By using this book, students will be able to read, evaluate, and use empirical literature more knowledgeably. These skills are becoming more important as early childhood educators are increasingly expected to use evidence-based research in practice and to participate in collecting and analyzing data to inform their teaching"-- |c Provided by publisher.