Using Statistics to Make Educational Decisions
- David Tanner - California State University, Fresno, USA
An accessible introduction to statistics written specifically for Education students in the changing educational landscape
Government scrutiny and intensified oversight have dramatically changed the landscape of education in recent years. Observers want to know how schools compare, which district is best, which states are spending the most per student on education, whether reforms are making a difference, and why so many students are failing. Some of these questions require technical answers that educators historically redirected to outside experts, but the questions leveled at all educators have become so acute and persistent that they can no longer be outsourced. This text helps educators develop the tools and the conceptual understanding needed to provide definitive answers to difficult statistical questions facing education today.
excellent text, very clear and walks students through long-hand calculations.
Also, the ancillary materials are very helpful as an instructor
Provides advanced students with more information and resources
It's well laid out, provides lots of examples, and is written using simple language that is easy for beginner students to follow.
Very easy to read. Dood connection with SPSS and excellent applications.
extremely readable
appropriate for educators
facilitates selection of research methodologies (very important)
Appropriate for Masters Level students in education and has great teacher resources.
Sample Materials & Chapters
Chapter 1: A Context for Solving Quantitative Problems
Chapter 7: One-Way Analysis of Variance
