Paula E. Lester, Deborah Inman, Lloyd K. Bishop

Handbook of Tests and Measurement in Education and the Social Sciences (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 354
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798765173916
• Artikelnr.: 75141236

Autorenporträt

Paula E. Lester brings to this resource 50 years of experience as a university professor and department chairperson, dissertation chairperson, dissertation committee member, educational administrator, and classroom teacher. She received a Ph.D. in organizational and administrative studies from New York University and she was awarded the Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. Her more than 25 publications include six books and articles in Educational and Psychological Measurement, Principal, Clearing House, and other periodicals. She has been on the faculty of Long Island University since 1985 and is currently a senior professor. She received the Newton Award for Academic Excellence as well as numerous research grants from the University. In addition, Dr. Lester is the founding director of the doctoral program in interdisciplinary educational studies at Long Island University.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
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
AlienationAnxiety/FrustrationChange/Innovation
Climate
CommunicationConflictCultureDecision-MakingDogmatismEthicsHonesty/TrustInterpersonal
RelationsJob CommitmentJob InvolvementJob SatisfactionLeadershipLocus of
ControlMentoringMoraleMotivation/MoneyNeedsOrganizational
Assessment/EffectivenessOrganizational StructureParental Involvement
PoliticsPowerPrincipal EvaluationProfessional PerformanceRoleSchool
BoardsSelf-ActualizationSelf-ConceptSelf-EfficacySelf-EsteemSex Roles
(Gender Identification)Stress/BurnoutSupervisory/Managerial BehaviorTeacher
Attitudes/BeliefsTeacher EvaluationTotal Quality Management
Instruments Available through Commercial Organizations
Indices
References
Author Index
Instrument Index
About the Authors