Single Case Research in Schools
Practical Guidelines for School-Based Professionals
Kimberly J Vannest author John L Davis author Richard I Parker author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:20th May '13
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This book provides a thorough examination of single case research in educational settings, offering practical techniques and a structured approach for evaluation.
The book Single Case Research in Schools explores the innovative and evolving landscape of single case research (SCR) within educational environments. It presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary issues related to SCR, offering practical techniques for aggregating data that supports evidence-based practices. This resource is particularly valuable for educators and researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of how to effectively measure and analyze specific behaviors of interest in educational settings.
In Single Case Research in Schools, readers will find in-depth discussions on selecting behaviors that warrant investigation and the importance of reliable measurement. The text provides guidance on best practices for data collection and analysis, which are crucial for implementing successful interventions in schools. By focusing on practical applications, the book aims to empower educators to make informed decisions based on solid evidence and research.
The latter sections of Single Case Research in Schools are dedicated to a systematic approach for applying SCR to evaluate educational practices. This includes essential considerations such as measurement techniques, data collection strategies, phase length, design considerations, and calculating effect size and reliability. Through this structured model, educators can gain insights into the effectiveness of their interventions and contribute to the advancement of evidence-based practices in education.
"The authors have clearly delivered on the promise of the School-based Practices in Action series, transforming the complexities of advanced statistical modeling into user-friendly steps appropriate for single case research. The text will be a welcome addition to educators who wish to evaluate the clinical value of published single case research as well as examine student intervention trends across their school district. The text would also make a great companion to a traditional academic research design text appropriate for single subject research courses."
—Tim Lewis, PhD, professor of special education and codirector, Center for Adolescent Research in Schools
"The expectations for the quality of educational research has risen dramatically over the past decade, and what defines high quality single case research has changed accordingly. With Single Case Research in Schools, Vannest, Davis, and Parker have provided a reference source for single case research that is both practical and user friendly, and yet still communicates the expectations for conducting rigorous single case research in educational settings. This text will be a valuable asset to students preparing to be educational researchers and to current researchers, as well as a means to inform school-based practitioners about research knowledge derived from single case research. It is a timely and practical publication."
—Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, professor, department of special education at Kansas University and director, Kansas University Center on Disability
"Single case research designs hold great promise for identifying and advancing practical educational strategies. Education is about the individual, and single case research focuses science on the impact of strategies to improve performance of individuals. Vannest, Parker and Davis describe how to design educational measures and use statistical procedures to better interpret single-case research designs. Their strong message is that the collection and use of data for decision-making is critical for on-going advances in education."
—Rob Horner, professor of special education, University of Oregon
ISBN: 9780415641678
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 226g
160 pages