"The authors did an excellent job of engaging students by being empathetic to their anxieties while taking a research design course. The authors also present a convincing case of the relevancies of research in daily life by showing how information was used or misused to affect our personal and professional decisions." ―Cherng-Jyh Yen, George Washington University 
A practice-oriented, non-mathematical approach to understanding, planning, conducting, and interpreting research in education
Practical and applied, Designing and Conducting Research in Education is the perfect first step for students who will be consuming research as well as for those who will be actively involved in conducting research. Readers will find up-to-date examinations of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research. Real-world situations are presented in each chapter taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in the world of educational research. 
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<li>Examines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches, which have emerged as important components in the toolbox of educational research</li>
<li>Explains each step of the research process very practically to help students plan and conduct a research project in education</li>
<li>Applies research in real-world situations by taking the reader through various challenges often encountered in field settings </li>
<li>Includes a chapter on ethical issues in conducting research</li>
<li>Provides a Student study sitethat offers the opportunity to interact with contemporary research articles in education</li>
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Instructor Resources on CD provide a Computerized test bank, Sample Syllabi, General Teaching Tips and more</li>
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Intended audience: This book provides an introduction to research that emphasizes the fundamental concepts of planning and design. The book is designed to be a core text for the very first course on research methods. In some fields the first course is offered at an undergraduate level whereas in others it is a beginning graduate class. 
"The book is perfect for introductory students. The language is top notch, the examples are helpful, and the graphic features (tables, figures) are uncomplicated and contain important information in an easy-to-understand format. Excellent text!" ―John Huss, Northern Kentucky University 
"Designing and Conducting Research in Education is written in a style that is conducive to learning for the type of graduate students we teach here in the College of Education. I appreciate the ′friendly′ tone and concise writing that the authors utilize." ―Steven Harris, Tarleton State University "A hands on, truly accessible text on how to design and conduct research" ―Joan P. Sebastian, National University

Designing and Conducting Research in Education

Politics & Social Sciences

Hardman, Michael L.

Drew, Clifford J.

Hosp, John L.

Social Sciences

Sage Publications

This book provides a practical guide to curriculum-based evaluation (CBE), which helps educators solve learning problems by making data-based decisions about what and how to teach. CBE offers clear procedures for analyzing PreK-12 students' academic skills, determining where instruction needs to focus, and evaluating progress. Written in an engaging, step-by-step style, the book features examples throughout that illustrate the problem-solving process. The use of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) as a data collection technique is discussed. Reproducible planning and implementation tools are included; the large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman. See also The ABCs of CBM: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement, by Michelle K. Hosp, John L. Hosp, and Kenneth W. Howell, which provides hands-on instructions for implementing a core technique used in CBE.

The ABCs of Curriculum-Based Evaluation: A Practical Guide to Effective Decision Making (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

Education & Teaching

Hosp, Michelle K.

Howell, Kenneth W.

Allison, Randy

Schools & Teaching

The Guilford Press

Curriculum-based measurement (CBM) has been adopted by growing numbers of school districts and states since the publication of this definitive practitioner guide and course text. The second edition presents step-by-step guidelines for using CBM in screening, progress monitoring, and data-based instructional decision making in PreK-12. It describes the materials needed and all aspects of implementation in reading, spelling, writing, math, and secondary content areas. Twenty sets of reproducible CBM administration and scoring guides and other tools are provided; the large-size format and lay-flat binding facilitate photocopying. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Broader grade range--now has a chapter on secondary content areas. *Chapter on early numeracy; expanded content on early reading. *Nearly twice as many reproducible tools, including new or revised administration and scoring guides. *Key updates on graphing and on using online CBM databases. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by T. Chris Riley-Tillman. See also The ABCs of Curriculum-Based Evaluation, by John L. Hosp, Michelle K. Hosp, Kenneth W. Howell, and Randy Allison, which presents an overarching problem-solving model that utilizes CBM.

The ABCs of CBM: A Practical Guide to Curriculum-Based Measurement (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

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