Connolly, Paul  1966- <br/><br/>
Using randomised controlled trials in education / 
Paul Connolly, Andy Biggart, Sarah Miller, Liam O'Hare & Allen Thurston. 
 - Los Angeles:   London  New Delhi  Sage,   [2017].  
 - vii, 188 p. :  ill., talbes ;  25 cm. 
 - Research Methods in Education .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-181). Includes index (p. 182-188). 
<br/><br/>Introduction -- What RCTs can and cannot tell us -- Logic models and outcome measures -- Research designs for RCTs -- The fundamental of analysing RCT data -- Dealing with the analysis of more complex RCT designs -- How to report RCTs and synthesise evidence from different trials. 
<br/><br/> The use of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), most commonly a medical sciences research tool, is a hotly debated topic in Education. This book examines the controversial aspects of RCTs in Education and sets out the potential and pitfalls of the method. Drawing on their own extensive experience of running RCTs, the authors provide a thorough practical introduction to the use of randomised controlled trials in education. Using real data sets, chapters equip the reader with all of the key knowledge and skills required to design, run, analyse and report an RCT -- Back cover 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781473902831 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Education--Research--Methodology<br/>Εκπαίδευση--Έρευνα--Μεθοδολογία
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>370.72