Using Randomised Controlled Trials in Education (Hardcover)

The use of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), most commonly a medical sciences research tool, is a hotly debated topic in Education. This book examines the controversial aspects of RCTs in Education and sets out the potential and pitfalls of the method. Drawing on their own extensive experience of running RCTs, and their work at the Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation (CESI) at Queen's University, Belfast, the authors provide a thorough practical introduction to the use of randomised controlled trials in education. Using real data sets, chapters equip the reader with all of the key knowledge and skills required to design, run, analyse and report an RCT. Coverage includes: * Step-by-step guidance on analysing data * How to assess the reliability and validity of results * Advice on balancing the demands of various stakeholders Essential reading for postgraduate and more experienced researchers, as well as teachers and educationalists seeking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the use of such methods in education.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	BERA/SAGE Research Methods in Education
Release date:	July 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Paul Connolly • Andy Biggart • Sarah Miller • Liam O'Hare • Allen Thurston
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
ISBN-13:	978-1-4739-0282-4
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Research methods Books > Social sciences > Education > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General
LSN:	1-4739-0282-7
Barcode:	9781473902824

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