The Third Edition of Craig Mertler’s accessible and practical guide supports readers through every stage of planning and conducting their first educational research project. With balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative methods, a strong emphasis on research ethics, and numerous new examples and real-world applications, this updated edition maintains its clear, conversational tone to make complex research concepts easy to understand and apply. Enhancements include expanded discussion of research foundations, a stronger focus on integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches, and updated guidance on formulating research questions and using qualitative tools. Streamlined statistics content also ensures that students can grasp and perform quantitative analysis with confidence and clarity.