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Using National Data Bases in Educational Research - Softcover

 
9781138986633: Using National Data Bases in Educational Research
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1138986631 ISBN 13: 9781138986633
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

This book's purpose is to enable educational researchers to make better use of the huge longitudinal and cross-sectional data files that are now readily available. Of value to experienced researchers and undergraduates alike, the book focuses primarily on the planning and design of research rather than implementation of data base information. Its chapters address a variety of vital questions including:

* What variables are present in each of the major national data bases?

* What are the problems and dangers in making comparisons across data bases?

* What factors invalidate comparisons of test scores across data bases?

* In what ways can data from certain data bases be physically merged with data from other data bases?

This text clearly demonstrates what can be done with large national data bases and, perhaps equally important, what cannot be done -- or done only if certain precautions are taken.

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About the Author

Hilton, Thomas L.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138986631
ISBN 13 
9781138986633
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
316
Editor
Hilton Thomas L.