Research methods in educational leadership & management / edited by Ann R.J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman and Marlene Morrison..

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Ann R.J. Briggs, Marianne Coleman and Marlene Morrison -- Pt. A. The concept of research -- Understanding methodology / Marlene Morrison -- Taking a critical stance in research / Margaret Grogan and Juanita M. Cleaver Simmons -- The role of culture in interpreting and conducting research / David Stephens -- Reviewing educational literature / Jacqui Weetman DaCosta -- Authenticity in research : reliability, validity and triangulation / Tony Bush -- The ethical framework of research practice / Hugh Busher and Nalita James -- Pt. B. Approaches to research -- Research design : frameworks, strategies, methods and technologies / David Scott -- Mixed methods research / Mary F. Hibberts and R. Burke Johnson -- Surveys and sampling / Daniel Muijs -- Case studies / Michael Bassey -- Practitioner research / Rachel Lofthouse, Elaine Hall and Kate Wall -- Grounded theory research / Clive Dimmock and Martha Lam -- Ethnography / Marlene Morrison -- Narrative and life history / Alan Floyd -- Learner voice in educational leadership research / Jacky Lumby -- Pt. C. Research tools -- Interviews / Marianne Coleman -- Developing and using questionnaires / Judith Bell and Pam Woolner -- Making use of existing data / Anna Vignoles and Shirley Dex -- Documents and documentary analysis / Tanya Fitzgerald -- Disclosure analysis / Jane Perryman -- Reflection as research : using diaries and blogs / Marlene Morrison -- Pt. D. Analysing and presenting data -- Quantitative data analysis : using SPSS / Pauline Dixon and Pam Woolner -- Advanced quantitative data analysis / Daniel Muijs -- Qualitative data analysis : using NVivo / Rob Watling and Veronica James with Ann R.J. Briggs -- Academic writing / Ann R.J. Briggs.

This classic guide continues to be the leading Research Methods text that specifically deals with Educational Leadership and Management. The collection boasts an array of high profile international expert contributors, covering a wide range of specialisms, emphasizing the importance of the critically engaged practitioner.