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245	0	0	_aResearch methods in educational leadership and management.
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_aLos Angles : _bSage Publications Ltd, _c2007.
300			_a390 p. ;
500			_aPaperback.
520			_aWritten 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.
650		4	_aOrganization & management of education. _92832
650		4	_aResearch methods: general. _9252430
650		4	_aSocial research & statistics. _9296
650		4	_aEducational leadership - Research. _923276
650		4	_aSchool management and organization - Research. _9252431
650		4	_aEducation. _9252432
650		4	_aEducation / Teaching. _9252433
650		4	_aAdministration - General. _9252434
650		4	_aEDUCATION / Administration / General. _929493
650		4	_aEducation / Research. _9252435
650		4	_aLeadership. _9252436
650		4	_aResearch. _9252437
650		4	_aEducational leadership. _9252438
650		4	_aSchool management and organization. _9252439
650		4	_aEducation & Teaching. _9252440
700	1		_aBriggs, Professor Ann. _9252441
700	1		_aColeman, Dr Marianne. _9252442
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