Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to the research process. Science and the research process -- Ethics and research -- Quantitative research designs -- Qualitative research methods -- Mixed methods research -- Single-case/single-subject research -- Basics of statistical methods -- Basics of qualitative research data analysis -- Evaluating articles in the professional literature. Evaluating the literature review -- Evaluating the purpose statement and hypotheses -- Evaluating the methods section sampling methods -- Evaluating the methods section instruments -- Evaluating the results section -- Evaluating the discussion section -- Application of research and evaluation. Evidence-based research and application -- Conducting research : cultural issues -- Developing a research proposal and conducting research in practice -- Development and application of program evaluation research -- Advances in the technology and research -- Current and future issues in counseling and educational research -- Glossary.