An excellent introductory textbook. It is useful for students who want to understand research papers or need to undertake research themselves. The text is engaging and offers an excellent introduction to the primary research methods in coaching and mentoring.

• Part I: Becoming a researcher in coaching or mentoring1 Benefits of research2 Impactful research3 Research teams4 Avoiding pitfalls5 Theories of knowledgePart II: Phases of the research process6 Choosing a research methodology7 Research scope8 Research questions9 Reviewing literature10 Research proposals11 Research ethics12 Feasible timelines13 Data collection and analysis14 Dissemination of researchPart III: Quantitative methods for coaching and mentoring research15 Choosing quantitative methods16 Experimental designs17 Survey designs18 Common quantitative methods and analyses19 Developing confidence in statisticsPart IV: Qualitative and mixed methods for coaching and mentoring research20 Choosing qualitative methods for data collection/generation21 Choosing qualitative methods for data analysis/interpretation22 Programme evaluation and action research23 Case study designs24 Mixed methodsAppendix: Examples of process, outcome and implementation/fidelity research in coaching and mentoring