Research guides: Data and Statistics in Education : Using Statistics in Education Research

Using Statistics in Education Research

Understanding Education Indicators by Mike Planty; Deven Carlson; Michael Planty
Call Number: Stacks 370.21 P714U
Publication Date: 2010-08-29
This book provides a comprehensive approach for understanding how statistical measures of achievement are developed, evaluated, and interpreted. Given the extent to which accountability measures determine outcomes for schools and students, this practical introduction is essential reading for a wide audience that includes school administrators, teachers, policymakers, and the media.
Educational Research by L. R. Gay; Geoffrey E. Mills; Peter W. Airasian
Call Number: Stacks 370.72 G285E 2012
Publication Date: 2011-09-27
This book is famous for its clear and concrete explanations, and its light (often funny) tone. As you read the book, you will build skills that you need to read educational research and produce your own. The book will help guide you through each step in creating your own research report. You can compare your work with the example published research articles in every methods chapter.
Practical Statistics for Educators by Ruth Ravid
Call Number: Stacks 370.21 R256P 2011
Publication Date: 2010-10-16
Ruth Ravid concentrates on the essential concepts in educational statistics including when to use various statistical tests and how to interpret the results. Testing and test score interpretation, reliability, and validity are included to help students understand these topics which are essential for practitioners in education. Real-life examples, used generously throughout, are taken from the field of education and presented to illustrate the various concepts and terms.
Using Statistics to Make Educational Decisions by David E. Tanner
Call Number: Stacks 370.21 T166U
Publication Date: 2011-09-07
An accessible introduction to statistics written specifically for Education students in the changing educational landscape. This text helps educators develop the tools and the conceptual understanding needed to provide definitive answers to difficult statistical questions facing education today.
Educational Research by Burke Johnson (Editor); Larry B. Christensen
Call Number: 370.72 J66E 2017
Publication Date: 2016-10-27
Assuming no prior knowledge, Educational Research by R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, easily digestible introductory research methods textbook for undergraduate and graduate students. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields; how to read and critically evaluate published research; and the ability to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own.

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