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Qualitative Research

Lapan, Stephen D. / Quartaroli, MaryLynn T. / Riemer, Frances J. — 30 Jan 2012 08:17:25 +0100

The authors--noted scholars and researchers--provide an up-to-date guide to qualitative study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Step by step, the authors explain a range of methodologies and methods for conducting qualitative research focusing on how they are applied when conducting an actual study. The book includes methods of data collection, specific approaches to qualitative research, and current issues in the field. Specifically, chapters cover the methods, designs, and analyses related to the methodologies of history, case study, program evaluation, ethnography, autoethnography, narrative, life histories, emancipatory discourses, feminist perspectives, African American inquiry, indigenous studies, and practitioner qualitative research. [560 Seiten, Softcover]

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Handbook of Web Surveys

Bethlehem, Jelke / Biffignandi, Silvia — 21 Dec 2011 08:17:21 +0100

While web surveys are a popular, quick, and cheap form of data collection, there are many methodological issues that factor into conducting them. A valuable reference on the theoretical and practical aspects of the topic, this book addresses the design of user-friendly web surveys, as well as creation of proper samples. The authors also delve into how under-coverage, self-selection, adjustment weighting, and propensity scores affect constructive web survey development. Accompanied by a website, this book offers best practices for efficient construction, implementation, and analysis of web surveys. [480 Seiten, Hardcover]

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The ABCs of Evaluation

Boulmetis, John / Dutwin, Phyllis — 28 Nov 2011 08:17:37 +0100

Thoroughly revised and updated, this third edition of the bestselling book offers an introduction to program evaluation including information on stakeholder relationships, program design, data collection and analysis, reporting results, and other important steps. This edition expands coverage of evaluation models and logic models. Written for any program type or setting, The ABCs of Evaluation shows how to select participants for the evaluation and how to deal with multiple goals and objectives--including those of the organization, the staff, and the client. All references and pedagogical features including learning objectives, key terms, and questions for discussion have been updated. [304 Seiten, Softcover]

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Applying Theory to Educational Research

Adams, Jeff / Cochrane, Matt / Dunne, Linda — 31 Oct 2011 08:18:41 +0100

For beginning researchers, theory can be one of the most stimulating - yet daunting - aspects of academic work. This book provides new educational researchers with an accessible introduction to the process of selecting and applying theories in their own work. Written by a team of leading educationalists, clearly structured chapters introduce individual theorists and their ideas, present their applications and limitations, and provide extensive references and suggestions for further reading. Innovative and illuminating, this offers a wealth of practical insights for novice researchers. [252 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Applying Theory to Educational Research

Adams, Jeff / Cochrane, Matt / Dunne, Linda — 31 Oct 2011 08:18:40 +0100

Understanding Educational Statistics Using Microsoft Excel and SPSS

Abbott, Martin Lee — 29 Aug 2011 08:17:55 +0200

This class-tested book equips readers with the fundamental statistical practices that are essential for organizing, understanding, and drawing conclusions from educational research data. It is the first to utilize both SPSS and Excel to work all problems, examples, and data. Each data procedure is given its own chapter, which concludes with a lab exercise that poses a research question, examines the question by performing that chapter's statistical topic of focus in Excel and SPSS, and outlines key findings. This text is meant for courses on introductory statistics in the social sciences at the upper-undergraduate level and as a resource for statistical professionals. [552 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Question Evaluation Methods

Madans, Jennifer / Miller, Kristen / Maitland, Aaron / Willis, Gordon — 15 Aug 2011 08:17:44 +0200

Reliability and validity are the most important quality aspects of survey questions. Featuring contributions from prominent researchers in the field of survey methodology, Question Evaluation Methods supplies various points of views on common question evaluation methods and provides insightful observations on best practices for data collection that can be applied across the health and social sciences. A must-read for government statisticians, survey methodologists, researchers, and practitioners, this unique volume introduces an interdisciplinary, cross-method conversation that is essential for advancing knowledge about data quality and ensuring the quality of Federal statistics. [378 Seiten, Softcover]

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Purposeful Program Theory

Funnell, Sue C. / Rogers, Patricia J. — 30 Mar 2011 08:17:10 +0200

Program Theory in Evaluation Practice is a ground-breaking reference that teaches how to develop an explicit causal model that links an intervention (project, program or policy) with its intended or observed impacts and using this to guide monitoring and evaluation. Peerless in its explanation of why and how to use and develop program theory, the book is rich with examples and alternative approaches. The book is an invaluable resource to faculty and students as well as professionals in professional development programs, education, social work, and counseling. [576 Seiten, Softcover]

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Handbook in Nonresponse in Household Surveys

Bethlehem, Jelke / Cobben, Fannie / Schouten, Barry — 17 Jan 2011 08:18:57 +0100

Low response rates are a continuing problem for survey organizations. This is a clear-cut guide to detecting, understanding, and preventing nonresponse in modern household surveys. It covers existing sources of error and guidelines for calculating response rates, the theoretical content of survey sampling, ways to analyze and reduce nonresponse, the concept of representativity, weighting adjustment techniques, and approaches for obtaining additional information from nonrespondents. Key theories and formulae are applied to real data sets throughout. Thoroughly class-tested, this resource is for academics and practitioners using survey methods or data in business, government, commercial market research, and official statistics; it also serves as a textbook for graduate-level courses. [490 Seiten, Hardcover]

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Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications

Stufflebeam, Daniel L. / Shinkfield, Anthony J. — 12 Jan 2011 08:18:20 +0100

Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is designed for evaluators and students who need to develop a commanding knowledge of the evaluation field: its history, theory and standards, models and approaches, procedures, and inclusion of personnel as well as program evaluation. This important book shows how to choose from a growing array of program evaluation approaches. In one comprehensive resource, the authors have compiled vital information from the evaluation literature and draw on a wide range of practical experiences. Using this book, evaluators will be able to identify, analyze, and judge 26 evaluation approaches. The authors also show how to discriminate between legitimate and illicit approaches based on application of the Joint Committee Program Evaluation Standards. [768 Seiten, Softcover]

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