Research methods in educational leadership & management. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Research methods in educational leadership and management
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Ann R.J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman and Marlene Morrison.
• Other Names: Briggs, Ann R. J; Coleman, Marianne; Morrison, Marlene
• Contents: Introduction / Ann R.J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman and Marlene Morrison -- pt. A. The concept of research -- Understanding methodology / Marlene Morrison -- Taking a critical stance in research / Margaret Grogan and Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons -- The role of culture in interpreting and conducting research / David Stephens -- Reviewing educational literature / Jacqui Weetman DaCosta -- Authenticity in research : reliability, validity and triangulation / Tony Bush -- The ethical framework of research practice / Hugh Busher and Nalita James -- pt. B. Approaches to research -- Research design : frameworks, strategies, methods and technologies / David Scott -- Mixed methods research / Mary F. Hibberts and R. Burke Johnson -- Surveys and sampling / Daniel Muijs -- Case studies / Michael Bassey -- Practitioner research / Rachel Lofthouse, Elaine Hall and Kate Wall -- Grounded theory research / Clive Dimmock and Martha Lam -- Ethnography / Marlene Morrison -- Narrative and life history / Alan Floyd -- Learner voice in educational leadership research / Jacky Lumby -- pt. C. Research tools -- Interviews / Marianne Coleman -- Developing and using questionnaires / Judith Bell and Pam Woolner -- Making use of existing data / Anna Vignoles and Shirley Dex -- Documents and documentary analysis / Tanya Fitzgerald -- Discourse analysis / Jane Perryman -- Reflection as research : using diaries and blogs / Marlene Morrison -- pt. D. Analysing and presenting data -- Quantitative data analysis : using SPSS / Pauline Dixon and Pam Woolner -- Advanced quantitative data analysis / Daniel Muijs -- Qualitative data analysis : using NVivo / Rob Watling and Veronica James with Ann R.J. Briggs -- Academic writing / Ann R.J. Briggs.
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Publisher Details: London : SAGE
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 432 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 371.20072; School management and organization -- Research; Educational leadership -- Research; Educational leadership -- Research; School management and organization -- Research
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781446260470
• Related ISBNs: 144626047X; 9781446200438; 1446200434; 9781446200445; 1446200442
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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