An education research primer: how to understand, evaluate, and use it

"An Education Research Primer gives educators a basic understanding of educational research, its guiding criteria, and its relevance to school-based decision-making. In clear and concise language the book summarizes the various types of educational research, explaining their diverse purposes an...

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Main Author: Lauer, Patricia A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bass 2006
Edition:1. ed.
Series:Jossey-Bass education series
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Summary:"An Education Research Primer gives educators a basic understanding of educational research, its guiding criteria, and its relevance to school-based decision-making. In clear and concise language the book summarizes the various types of educational research, explaining their diverse purposes and methods." "Particular attention is given to the scientific criteria that support the research and why this is important to educators. The book then provides step-by-step information on how to evaluate, analyze, and assess the validity of research studies, whether it is experimental research, descriptive research, or research presented in a literature review."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XIV, 167 S. graph. Darst.
ISBN:0787983233

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