Using randomised controlled trials in education / Paul Connolly, Andy Biggart, Dr. Sarah Miller, Liam O'Hare, Allen Thurston.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Connolly, Paul, 1966- author.

Biggart, Andy, author.

Miller, Sarah, Dr, author.

O'Hare, Liam, author.

Thurston, Allen, author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Education--Research.

Education.

Clinical trials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (188 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2017.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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, 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.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Print version :

ISBN:

9781526470188

OCLC:

993556708

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