Fairness in Educational and Psychological Testing: Examining Theoretical Research, Practice, and Policy Implications of the 2014 Standardsopens in new window
Edited by Jessica L. Jonson and Kurt F. Geisinger
Published April 2022 by American Educational Research Association ($70.00 paperback)
This new text revisits the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing with a modern perspective and a particular emphasis on standards related to fairness. Policy and practice from various fields are discussed, including school psychology, clinical/counseling psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and educational settings. Experts from these fields contribute chapters on key issues, such as English Language Learners and large-scale achievement tests. Topics include the historical, theoretical, empirical, technological, and applied considerations for fairness and equity in testing, with content geared toward the public and toward policymakers to advocate for best practice methodologies.
Introduction to Research Methods: A Hands-On Approachopens in new window
By Bora Pajo
Published November 2022 by SAGE Publications ($90.00 paperback)
This book is the second edition of an accessible and entry-level textbook to introduce students and researchers to research methodology. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are explained, contrasted, and illustrated. The author uses “clear, simple, and even humorous prose” to welcome readers into the field of social science research. Chapters cover designing research questions, conducting literature reviews, theories of measurement and sampling methodology, data collection and analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data types, and presenting one’s findings. The book includes hands-on tips, annotated summaries, and a discussion on ethics.
Handbook of Meta-Analysisopens in new window
Edited by Christopher H. Schmid, Theo Stijen, and Ian White
Published March 2022 by Chapman and Hall/CRC ($180.00 hardback; $69.95 paperback; e-books also available)
The use and importance of meta-analyses has grown in recent years, and this handbook provides an overview of the foundations and methodology. Meta-analyses are increasingly common as a way to handle complexity in many fields, such as health and medicine, social science, education, and economics. The statistical methods for conducting a meta-analysis are outlined, with detailed descriptions of both univariate and multivariate data approaches. Examples are provided of computer code for practice problems (with more resources available online), as well as practical applications with specific types of data. Graduate students, researchers, and practitioners from a variety of disciplines will find utility as a reference book for state-of-the-art methods.
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