Exploring research methods in the context of early childhood, this popular guide approaches complex ideas in a clear style linking directly to practice. It covers all students need to know about undertaking research in early childhood, including action research, ethics and carrying out a research project. Research in Focus boxes look at international case studies and examples of research to show what it looks like in the real world and understand the effects and implications. Chapters have been reorganized to better suit the learning journey and a brand new reader guide to research at the start of the book and a new chapter on research proposals have also been added. This new edition now comes with a SAGE Edge Companion Website and includes: - Videos pre chapter relating to chapter outcomes - Flashcard glossary to consolidate learning - MCQs to test understanding - Datasets