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........ Web Tours     Part 12: Educational Research and Statistics     1. Research Methods An Introduction to Research Processes http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/WritingCenter/references/trad_research/intro/page2.htm This online writers' guide provides an introduction to research writing. 2. Qualitative Research [go to top] Qualitative Research in Information Systems http://www.auckland.ac.nz/msis/isworld/index.html This online textbook explains qualitative research methods, data collection, and modes of analysis. 3. Quantitative Research [go to top] CARE's Research Advisor: Quantitative Research http://llanes.panam.edu/research/advisor/statistics.html Find a valuable assortment of statistical tools such as academic journals, datasets, online tutorials and statistical calculators. 4. Educational Measurement [go to top] Center for Equity and Excellence in Education Test Database http://ericae.net/eac/ The Region III Comprehensive Center at George Washington University's Center for Equity and Excellence in Education (CEEE) and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation at Catholic University's Department of Education have made available descriptions of almost 200 tests commonly used with Limited English Proficient students. Specify criteria such as diagnosis, proficiency and language dominance to find an appropriate testing instrument. 5. Statistical Methods and Resources [go to top] StatLib http://lib.stat.cmu.edu/ This enormous collection of advanced statistical resources includes downloadable statistical software, datasets, applied statistical algorithms, and maps. 6. Evaluation Methods [go to top] American Evaluation Association http://www.eval.org/ This national organization supports the educational evaluator by offering publications, listservs on important issues, and many professional development opportunities. 7. Statistical Studies in Education [go to top] Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) http://nces.ed.gov/timss/ This extremely rigorous and very comprehensive study analyzes data on half a million students from 41 countries. Find out how fourth-graders, eighth-graders, and twelfth-graders from the United States compare with other students around the world. 8. Online Research Summaries and Resources [go to top] U.S. Department of Education Collections of Research Syntheses http://www.ed.gov/pubs/collect.html This site provides links to exemplary research journals and articles on important educational issues. 9. Writing Research Reports [go to top] The Craft of Scientific Writing http://fbox.vt.edu:10021/eng/mech/writing/csw.html This online writing handbook gives straightforward advice on writing reports, articles, theses, and dissertations. Learn valuable concepts and strategies through a variety of writing exercises. 10. Research Grants in Education [go to top] ScienceWise http://www.sciencewise.com/ Start your search for funding here with this extensive collection of government and private funding opportunities and research administration resources.     Copyright © 2001 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved.