A brief historical look at America's loss of confidence in public schools is presented to show how data have been used to create half-truths and erroneous positions.
A brief historical look at America's loss of confidence in public schools is presented to show how data have been used to create half-truths and erroneous positions.
"An American treasure! Necessary knowledge for anyone who believes in public education."
"An indispensable resource for those interested in making sense of the conflicting claims of both the political right and left. His chapters on seeing through graphs and other indicators of achievements as well as his discussion of the Simpson paradox, are essential reading for both consumers and producers of educational research. Recommended for graduate students, researchers, professionals, and general readers."
"Bracey provides readable review of how basic statistics are used in measuring student success. {He has} an uncanny ability to discover misinterpretations of public school achievements {and} gives practical advice on how educators can be both responsive and pro-active."
A skeptics joy! Bracey offers straightforward examples and hard-hitting prose that teach the intricacies of interpreting educational data.
In this methodologically insightful book, Bracey provides a statistical roadmap for interpreting the data pertaining to the achievement of US schools. It should serve as an indispensable resource for those interested in making sense of the conflicting claims of both the political right and left.
Introduction
Why You Need a Book Like This
PART ONE: PRINCIPLES OF DATA INTERPRETATlÓ7
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