Full Description
Research Methods in Special Education equips readers with the knowledge needed to make a difference with data. Authors Drs. Brittany L. Hott, Frederick J. Brigham, and Corey Peltier provide access to cutting edge methodologies and related skills researchers need to successfully carry out projects in applied settings. Dedicated chapters focusing on quantitative research synthesis (e.g., meta-analysis, meta-synthesis), single case design, and program evaluation methods allow readers deeply invested in the field of special education to develop a firm foundation, enabling them to ask and answer their socially significant research questions.
Written for students in special education teacher prep programs, early career faculty, school administrators, and curriculum specialists, this text includes numerous features that set it apart from other available resources:
Dedicated chapters on ethics, establishing effective research partnerships, and evidence-based practice
Cutting-edge program evaluation methods and reporting
Comprehensive coverage of methods commonly used in special education
Detailed information on securing special education funding
Case studies, exemplars, resources, and recommendations for additional reading
Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom.
YouTube videos featuring interviews with authors
The up-to-date research practices in this text are a valuable addition for educators and researchers serving students with disabilities who have a responsibility to support in-school and post-school outcomes. Research Methods in Special Education gives educators the tools to facilitate a deeper understanding of the research process and evidence-based practice.
Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Preface Chapter 1 Evidence-Based Practice in Special Education: Constructing an Operational Definition Chapter 2 Introduction to Special Education Research Chapter 3 Conducting Research in Applied Settings: Practical Strategies for Forming Effective Partnerships Chapter 4 Ethical Considerations in Special Education Research Chapter 5 Identifying, Locating, and Evaluating Educational Research Chapter 6 Systematic Literature Reviews Chapter 7 Correlational Designs Chapter 8 Experimental Designs Chapter 9 Quasi-Experimental Designs Chapter 10 Single Case Research Designs Chapter 11 Survey Research Chapter 12 Qualitative Research Chapter 13 Mixed-Methods Research Chapter 14 Program Evaluation Chapter 15 Translating Special Education Research to Practice Financial Disclosures Index
