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Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education
. Ed(S): Shelley, Mack C.; Yore, Larry D.; Hand, Brian
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Description for Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education
Paperback. This interdisciplinary text analyzes modern applications of research methods in education, focusing on science and literacy. It demonstrates how the results of research can be applied to produce better teachers and better-educated students. Editor(s): Shelley, Mack C.; Yore, Larry D.; Hand, Brian. Num Pages: 666 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNU; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1050.
Statistical models attempt to describe and quantify relationships between variables. In the models presented in this chapter, there is a response variable (sometimes called dependent variable) and at least one predictor variable (sometimes called independent or explanatory variable). When investigating a possible cause-and-effect type of relationship, the response variable is the putative effect and the predictors are the hypothesized causes. Typically, there is a main predictor variable of interest; other predictors in the model are called covariates. Unknown covariates or other independent variables not controlled in an experiment or analysis can affect the dependent or outcome variable and mislead the ... Read more
Statistical models attempt to describe and quantify relationships between variables. In the models presented in this chapter, there is a response variable (sometimes called dependent variable) and at least one predictor variable (sometimes called independent or explanatory variable). When investigating a possible cause-and-effect type of relationship, the response variable is the putative effect and the predictors are the hypothesized causes. Typically, there is a main predictor variable of interest; other predictors in the model are called covariates. Unknown covariates or other independent variables not controlled in an experiment or analysis can affect the dependent or outcome variable and mislead the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
666
Condition
New
Number of Pages
666
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789048178773
SKU
V9789048178773
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Reviews for Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education
The strength of this book, its inclusion of many perspectives that include political and policy pressures, budget priorities, task force reports, research complexities, curriculum complexities, and teaching-learning complexities, will be appreciated by many who see "No Childe Left Behing" and "high-stakes testing" as overly simplistic and potentially harmfull to education. It contains important information and valuable insight into the complexities ... Read more