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Research methods in educational leadership and management / edited by Ann R.J. Briggs and Marianne Coleman. - 2nd ed. - Los Angeles : SAGE Publications, 2007. - x, 390 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Originally published: London; Thousand Oaks, Calif.: P. Chapman Pub., 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction / The concept of research -- What do we mean by educational research? / Taking a critical stance in research / Cross-cultural differences in interpreting and conducting research / Exploring the existing body of research / Authenticity in research -- reliability, validity and triangulation / Ethics of research in education / Approaches to research -- Surveys and sampling / Case studies / Action research / Ann R. J. Briggs and Marianne Coleman -- Marlene Morrison -- Margaret Grogan and Juanita Simmons -- Clive Dimmock -- Heather Keeble and Roy Kirk -- Tony Bush -- Hugh Busher and Nalita James -- Ken Fogelman and Chris Comber -- Michael Bassey -- Pam Lomax 1. Pt. A. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Pt. B. 8. 9. 10.

In this guide, the authors bring together expert original contributions to help researchers deal with topics such as the concept of research, its philosophical bases, ethics, validity and reliabilty.

ISBN: 9781412923538 (hbk.) 1412923530 (hbk.) 9781412923545 (pbk.) 1412923549 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006938389

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA696615 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
School management and organization--Research.
Educational leadership--Research.
Onderwijsmanagement.
Onderzoeksmethoden.
Administration scolaire--Recherche.
--Recherche.
--Recherche--
Aufsatzsammlung.
Forschungsgegenstand.
Schulleitung.
Schulverwaltung.
Educational leadership--Research.
School management and organization--Research.

LC Class. No.: LB2805 / .R454 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 371.207 371.20072