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How to Build the Best Questionnaires in the Field of Education
- James Cox - JK Educational Associates, Anaheim, CA
- Keni Brayton Cox - California State University, Fullerton, USA
"The content in this book is very important. More and more, district leaders are needing to collect perceptual data through surveys. This book provides guidance in a concise format for busy educators who may not have had training related to survey development."
"The book really lives up to its claim of helping novice researchers construct meaningful and reliable questionnaires. The language is simple, user friendly, direct, and free of unnecessary jargon."
"The authors' thoughtful treatment and discussion of the subject deftly walks the reader through each stage of the survey questionnaire process. The book uses terrific examples, gives clear direction, and provides sage advice. It is not only a great read, but an essential reference for survey research in education, a must-know for the beginning research student, and a must-keep for the experienced practitioner."
This is one of the few books I can honestly say is best suited for the novice researchers and those embarking on survey research for the first time or even for those who are experts in preliminary survey designs but want to gain more insights and knowledge into the ins and outs of survey design. This 119 pages is truly pleasant to read and easy to finish. Furthermore, it is extremely simple and straightforward. It is suitable for all our first year MA TESOL students. What I believe is among its greatest features is the elaborations on the best approach to avoid shortcomings in survey designs. Furthermore, the book has plenty of examples for even the minor issues in building questionnaires. What was really great about the book is that it took less than four hours to finish!
This book is well thought out and is a valuable resource for those starting out on the road of questionnaire design. The additional resources provided are useful for evaluating the quality of existing measures.
Very good examples which help MA students to create good questionnaires. The book also contains good supporting materials to work with student during tutorials.