2nd Edition

Higher Education Research Methodology A Step-by-Step Guide to the Research Process

By Ben Kei Daniel, Tony Harland, Navé Wald Copyright 2025
168 Pages 17 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 17 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

168 Pages 17 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

With new chapters and updated content throughout, this second edition of Higher Education Research Methodology is an essential guide to systematic inquiry into higher education. Providing practical and theoretical guidance for students, topics covered include ontology and epistemology, as well as research design approaches and methods of data collection. New to this edition are two brand new... Read more

1. Introduction  2. The Study of Higher Education  3. Ontology and Epistemology  4. Qualitative research approaches  5. Survey and other quantitative approaches  6. Research methods  7. The single case  8. Research tools  9. Engaing with the literature  10. Research justification  11. Qualitative data analysis  12. Evaluating qualitative research and determining rigour  13. Writing for publication

Biography

Ben Kei Daniel is Professor of Research Methodologies in Higher Education and Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) and an internationally award-winning Research Methodologist. He teaches Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Methodologies, Educational Technology and AI in Education.

Tony Harland is Professor of Higher Education. His primary research interest is in the values and purposes of a university education. Tony teaches research methodology and other topics, including assessment and critical thinking.

Navé Wald is a Senior Lecturer in Higher Education. His research and teaching are mainly in assessment practice, critical thinking, and research methods in higher education.