Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 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
