Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology

In each chapter of the new edition, Dr. Donna M. Mertens carefully explains a step of the research process – from the literature review to analysis and reporting – and includes a sample study and abstract to illustrate the concepts discussed. Particular emphasis is given to conducting research in culturally complex communities, based on the perspectives of feminists, ethnic/ racial minorities and people with disabilities,

New to this edition:

• Increased coverage of digital research, with examples of research studies that use Twitter, Facebook, and digital data collection strategies

• Increased coverage of mixed methods studies as examples so readers can see how mixed methods can be used with a wide range of research perspectives and methods.

• Intersectionality is added as an essential part of effectively researching with marginalized communities


• Ethics in research is addressed throughout , emphasizing its importance throughout the process of planning, conducting and using research


• Critical issues that have arisen in society are addressed , including violence in schools, sexual abuse, disproportionate severe discipline practices with students of colour and strategies to support inclusion of people with disabilities