The Handbook is intended for all researchers in education and the social sciences-undergraduate students to advanced doctoral students and research faculty.
Part I provides an introduction to basic quantitative research methods, including analysis and interpretation of statistical tests associated with each method. Examples of qualitative designs and mixed methods research are also included. A chapter on measurement techniques in education and the social science is provided.
Part II of the Handbook includes over a 130 instruments organized under 40 topics, extracted from the research literature. Each instrument is discussed in detail concerning its measurement characteristics used in its development. A section also includes Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations, which provide the latest sources for teacher and principal evaluation.
New to This Edition
-Enhanced chapters concerning Quantitative research methods with analysis and interpretation of research data appropriate to each statistical test.
-Detailed chapter of measurement procedures used in instrumentation development, including the appropriate application of reliability and validity tests, item analysis, and factor analysis with analysis and interpretation of research data.
-Introduction to Qualitative research design and appropriate methods, and the application of mixed methods in research design.
-Expanded section of actual research instruments available for measurement purposes in education and social science research.
-Enhanced section including Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations. This provides the latest sources for teacher and principal evaluation.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Quantitative Research and Measurement, Qualitative Research Methods
- Chapter 1: Basic Quantitative Research and Statistical Procedures
- Chapter 2: Multiple Regression Analysis
- Chapter 3: Inferential Research Methods
- Chapter 4: Measurement in Quantitative Research
- Chapter 5: Examples of Measurement Procedures: Reliability, Item Analysis, and Factor Analysis
- Chapter 6: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
- Part II: Instrument Section
- Introduction to Instrument Section
- Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations
- References
- About the Authors
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