The Encyclopedia is divided into three sections. The first section seeks to provide a broad coverage of topics related to the methods of educational inquiry. This section includes articles that trace the history of educational research and the methods of both humanistic and scientific research which are linked by a key article on research in education: epistemological issues. Other general articles consider the methods of evaluation and policy-oriented research. The contribution of critical theory is also discussed.
The second section includes articles on research methodology and statistical analysis, with consideration given to increasing both the strength of inferences from evidence and the confirmation of hypotheses and models developed from theory. The procedures employed in both the humanistic and scientific approaches, as well as in a wide range of techniques employed in the statistical analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data are also presented.
The third section contains articles on measurement for educational research and covers the fields of measurement theory, achievement testing, attitude measurement and the applications of measurement in research. The focus of this section is towards the improvement of measurement for educational research.
Articles include updated and revised material from the International Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd Edition (described by Choice as being "a premier reference work when judged on virtually every criteria applied to a reference work") together with newly commissioned material.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9780080427102
Book Description Condition: New. Covers topics related to the methods of educational inquiry. This encyclopedia includes articles that trace the history of educational research and the methods of both humanistic and scientific research. It also includes articles on research methodology and statistical analysis. Editor(s): Keeves, J. P. Series: Resources in Education Series. Num Pages: 964 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 190 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2155. . 1997. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780080427102
Book Description Condition: New. InhaltsverzeichnisThe Methods of Educational Inquiry. General. Humanistic Research Methods. Scientific Research Methods. Critical Theory, Policy Research, and Evaluation. Issues in Educational Research. Research Methodology. Humanistic A. Seller Inventory # 897387990
Book Description Condition: New. Covers topics related to the methods of educational inquiry. This encyclopedia includes articles that trace the history of educational research and the methods of both humanistic and scientific research. It also includes articles on research methodology and statistical analysis. Editor(s): Keeves, J. P. Series: Resources in Education Series. Num Pages: 964 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JHBC; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 190 x 61. Weight in Grams: 2155. . 1997. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780080427102