TY  - BOOK
AU  - Connolly,Paul
AU  - Biggart,Andy
AU  - Miller,Sarah
AU  - O'Hare,Liam
AU  - Thurston,Allen
ED  - BERA (British Educational Research Association)
ED  - Sage 
TI  - Using randomised controlled trials in education
T2  - Research Methods in Education
SN  - 9781473902831
U1  - 370.72 23
PY  - 2017///].
CY  - Los Angeles: , London, New Delhi
PB  - Sage, 
KW  - Education
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
KW  - Εκπαίδευση
KW  - Έρευνα
KW  - Μεθοδολογία
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-181); Includes index (p. 182-188);  -- 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
N2  - 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
ER  -