Written for both new and experienced researchers, this book is the essential guide to research in educational leadership and management. The second edition maintains the accessibility of the first, all chapters have been revised and updated, and the scope of the book has been widened both by the addition of new chapters and by increased contributions from international authors and experts in research in educational leadership. The book deals with: o the concept of research and its philosophical bases o 'critical' ...
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Written for both new and experienced researchers, this book is the essential guide to research in educational leadership and management. The second edition maintains the accessibility of the first, all chapters have been revised and updated, and the scope of the book has been widened both by the addition of new chapters and by increased contributions from international authors and experts in research in educational leadership. The book deals with: o the concept of research and its philosophical bases o 'critical' approaches to research o fundamental issues of ethics, validity and reliability o exploring existing literature to inform research o making use of existing data sets o the nature of survey, case study, action and practitioner research o research tools such as interviews, questionnaires, documentary research and observation o analysis and presentation of quantitative and qualitative research data o writing up and disseminating research This book is a core text for master's level and professional doctorate courses in educational leadership and management.It is accessible for the beginning researcher, while at the same time providing stimulating reading for students and practitioners with research experience.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN: 9781412923545.
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Very good. Ex-library. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2006938389 Type of material Book Main title Research methods in educational leadership and management / edited by Ann R.J. Briggs and Marianne Coleman. Edition 2nd ed. Published/Created Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, 2007. Description x, 390 p. : ill.; 25 cm. ISBN 9781412923538 (hbk. ) 1412923530 (hbk. ) 9781412923545 (pbk. ) 1412923549 (pbk. ) LC classification LB2805. R454 2007 Related names Briggs, Ann R.J. Coleman, Marianne. Subjects School management and organization--Research. Educational leadership--Research. Notes Originally published: London; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : P. Chapman Pub., 2002. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Dewey class no. 371.207
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