Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology 6th edition by Mertens

Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology, 6th edition by Donna M. Mertens, presents a comprehensive guide to designing, conducting, and judging research in applied settings. Published by Sage, the text emphasizes methodological rigor, ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and the transformative paradigm. Students learn about qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods; sampling; measurement; data collection; analysis; validity; and program evaluation. With examples from education, psychology, and community contexts, this edition supports graduate and advanced undergraduate courses that prepare readers to interpret evidence and plan responsible research.