Research Methods for the Social Sciences
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Book 18
Methods in Educational Research
by Marguerite G. Lodico, Dean T. Spaulding, and Katherine H. Voegtle
Published 1 March 2006
Written for students, educators, and researchers, "Methods in Educational Research" offers a refreshing introduction to the principles of educational research. Designed for the real world of educational research, the book's approach focuses on the types of problems likely to be encountered in professional experiences. Reflecting the importance of The No Child Left Behind Act , scientifically based educational research, school accountability, and the professional demands of the twenty first century, "Methods in Educational Research" empowers educational researchers to take an active role in conducting research in their classrooms, districts, and the greater educational community activities that are now not only expected but required of all teachers.
Program Evaluation in Practice – Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis, 2nd Edition
by Dean T. Spaulding
Published 1 February 2008
An updated guide to the core concepts of program evaluation This updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice covers the core concepts of program evaluation and uses case studies to touch on real-world issues that arise when conducting an evaluation project. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples written in accessible terms and provides a wide variety of evaluation projects that can be used for discussion, analysis, and reflection. The book addresses foundations and theories of evaluation, tools and methods for collecting data, writing of reports, and the sharing of findings. The discussion questions and class activities at the end of each chapter are designed to help process the information in that chapter and to integrate the information from the other chapters, thus facilitating the learning process. As useful for students as it is for evaluators in training, Program Evaluation in Practice is a must-have text for those aspiring to be effective evaluators.
* Includes expanded discussion of basic theories and approaches to program evaluation * Features a new chapter on objective-based evaluation and a new section on ethics in program evaluation * Provides more detailed information and in-depth description for each case, including evaluation approaches, fresh references, new readings, and the new Joint Committee Standards for Evaluation
* Includes expanded discussion of basic theories and approaches to program evaluation * Features a new chapter on objective-based evaluation and a new section on ethics in program evaluation * Provides more detailed information and in-depth description for each case, including evaluation approaches, fresh references, new readings, and the new Joint Committee Standards for Evaluation