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An Education Research Primer: How to Understand, Evaluate and Use It
An Education Research Primer: How to Understand, Evaluate and Use It
Patricia A. Lauer, Rocky Mountain Center for Health Promotion and Education in Lakewood, Colorado
ISBN: 978-0-7879-8323-9
©2006
184 pages
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Whether it's decisions about class size reductions, instructional strategies, or educational intervention programs, educators often rely on research to help them determine "what works," as well as how and why particular educational programs might be effective. In clear and concise language, this book helps educators understand the various types of educational research including their differing purposes, methods, and guiding criteria. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to assess the findings of particular research studies in light of their scientific credibility, relevance, and programmatic implications. Although the book devotes major attention to experimental research with its randomized control group trials, it also focuses on descriptive case studies and other types of research that can provide qualitative as well as quantitative information. In addition, it provides tools for accessing relevant research along with tips for reading research reports. The discussion is linked to practical policy and programmatic questions and includes extensive research examples.

 

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