Practical Statistics for Educators - 7th Edition by Ruth Ravid (Paperback)

About the Book

This affordable resource provides educators and administrators with the knowledge and confidence they need to select and design the right measurement tools and statistical tests for the problem at hand, interpret and display the data, and propose evidence-based solutions to improve educational outcomes.

Book Synopsis

Practical Statistics for Educators, Seventh Edition, is a clear and easy-to follow book written specifically for education students in introductory statistics and action research courses. It is also an invaluable resource and guidebook for educational practitioners who wish to study their own settings and for those involved in program evaluation. The book's focus is on essential concepts in educational statistics, understanding when to use various statistical tests, and learning how to interpret results. This book introduces education students and practitioners to the use of parametric and nonparametric statistics in education, and basic concepts in statistics are explained in clear language. Formulas and equations are used sparingly, and readers are not required to do any computations. The book also includes a discussion of testing, test score interpretation, reliability, and validity. A chapter on survey design and analysis provides readers with examples that demonstrate how the different statistical tests introduced in the book can be used to analyze survey data. An extensive study guide at the end of the book provides an opportunity to review all the information that was presented in the book; the guide includes an answer key with a clear explanation of each correct answer. Throughout this text, examples taken from the field of education serve to illustrate the various concepts, terms, statistical tests, and data interpretations.

Review Quotes

Teaching research and quantitative analysis to future school administrators, I have long searched for the perfect textbook; My search is over! Practical Statistics for Educators (7th ed.) strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and complexity, making it an invaluable resource for any future or current school administrator navigating the world of data-informed decision-making. Ravid provides clear explanations and an awesome Study Guide that empower educators to harness the power of statistics in their day-to-day operations. Whether a seasoned administrator or just beginning the journey towards school administration, this book will be a trusted companion in making informed and impactful choices for your school community.

About the Author

Ruth Ravid, PhD, is professor emerita of education at National Louis University. Her areas of interest include action research, educational assessment, and school-university collaboration. Ravid is the coauthor of several books including Action Research in Education: A Practical Guide, Second Edition (with S. E. Efron, 2020); Writing the Literature Review: A Practical Guide (with S. E. Efron, 2019); and Practical Statistics for Business: An Introduction to Business Statistics (with P. Haan, 2008). Ravid has coedited a number of books including Building and Maintaining Collaborative Communities (with J. J. Slater and R. M. Reardon, 2016); Collaboration in Education (with J. J. Slater, 2010); and The Many Faces of School University Collaboration: Characteristics of Successful Partnerships (with M. G. Handler, 2001).