Full Description
The Handbook is intended for all researchers in education and the social sciences--undergraduate students to advanced doctoral students and research faculty.
Part I provides an introduction to basic quantitative research methods, including analysis and interpretation of statistical tests associated with each method. Examples of qualitative designs and mixed methods research are also included. A chapter on measurement techniques in education and the social science is provided.
Part II of the Handbook includes over a 130 instruments organized under 40 topics, extracted from the research literature. Each instrument is discussed in detail concerning its measurement characteristics used in its development. A section also includes Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations, which provide the latest sources for teacher and principal evaluation.
New to This Edition
-Enhanced chapters concerning Quantitative research methods with analysis and interpretation of research data appropriate to each statistical test.
-Detailed chapter of measurement procedures used in instrumentation development, including the appropriate application of reliability and validity tests, item analysis, and factor analysis with analysis and interpretation of research data.
-Introduction to Qualitative research design and appropriate methods, and the application of mixed methods in research design.
-Expanded section of actual research instruments available for measurement purposes in education and social science research.
-Enhanced section including Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations. This provides the latest sources for teacher and principal evaluation.
Contents
Introduction
Part I Quantitative Research and Measurement, Qualitative Research Methods
Chapter 1: Basic Quantitative Research and Statistical Procedures
Chapter 2: Multiple Regression Analysis (MR)
Chapter 3: Inferential Research Methods
t-Test
ANOVA
Chapter 4: Measurement in Quantitative Research
Chapter 5: Examples of Measurement Procedures
Reliability/Validity
Item Analysis
Factor Analysis
Chapter 6: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Part II Instrument Section
Introduction to Instrument Section
Instruments Included and Reviewed
Alienation Anxiety/Frustration Change/Innovation
Climate
Commu nication Conflict Culture Decision-Making Dogmatism Ethics Honesty/Trust Interpersonal Relations Job Commitment Job Involvement Job Satisfaction Leadership Locus of Control Mentoring Morale Motivation/Money Needs Organizational Assessment/Effectiveness Organizational Structure Parental Involvement Politics Power Principal Evaluation Professional Performance Role School Boards Self-Actualization Self-Concept Self-Efficacy Self-Esteem Sex Roles (Gender Identification) Stress/Burnout Supervisory/Managerial Behavior Teacher Attitudes/Beliefs Teacher Evaluation Total Quality Management
Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations
Indices
References
Author Index
Instrument Index
About the Authors
