Complementary Research Methods for Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
This edited volume brings together leading scholars from the fields of educational leadership and policy studies to discuss qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods in an accessible and pedagogically well-designed volume. Authors discuss ways
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Chad R. Lochmiller
COMPLEMENTARY RESEARCH METHODS for EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP& POLICY STUDIES
Complementary Research Methods for Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Chad R. Lochmiller Editor
Complementary Research Methods for Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Editor Chad R. Lochmiller School of Education Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-93538-6 ISBN 978-3-319-93539-3 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93539-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018953698 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover image © Aeriform / Alamy Stock Photo This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Aims and Objectives of the Book Complementary Research Methods for Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is an edited volume that discusses qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research approaches. The scholars within this volume present methodologies that have been or are increasingly being used to conduct research related to educational leadership and policy. Each chapter aims to introduce the reader to a specific methodology or perspective, relate the methodology or perspective to the field of leadership or policy, and offer recommendations for scholars who may be unfamiliar with the method discussed. Throughout the book, the contributors draw upon their own research and that of other scholars to illustrate how the method can be used. Collectively, the authors help readers identify new and emerging approaches to conducting research related to leadership and policy. Although not a handbook, this book is certainly situated among recent comprehensive volumes describing research methods used t
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