Research and Evaluation Methods in Special Education

Learn how research can lead to improved skills and contribute to successful lives.Research and Evaluation Methods in Special Educationis intended to enable educators to design conduct and report research and evaluation in a way that transforms special education by addressing the needs of persons with disabilities as heterogeneous cultural groups. This text provides practical guidance for:Planning research and evaluation Addressing the implications of legislation and program evaluation Using empirically based data for decision-making in a variety of settings Assessing additional research needs in areas such as standards-based reforms personnel development family involvement and new and developing topics in special education Using quantitative research methods including casual comparative correlational single case and survey research Using qualitative methods including identification and selection of research participants information collection and more