Education

Statistics in Education and Psychology

Name: Statistics in Education and Psychology
Author: Dr. Preeti Grover, Shivani Vyas, Edited by Lisa Nunn
ISBN: 978-1-83693-225-3

By Dr. Preeti Grover, Shivani Vyas, Edited by Lisa Nunn

Statistics in Education and Psychology plays a crucial role in understanding, analyzing, and interpreting data related to human behavior and learning outcomes. In the field of education, statistics help educators and administrators assess student performance, evaluate teaching methods, and make data-driven decisions to improve curricula and policies. It aids in designing valid tests, analyzing exam results, and comparing group achievements across schools or regions. By applying statistical techniques such as mean, median, mode, standard deviation, and correlation, educators can identify patterns, trends, and areas needing intervention. In psychology, statistics are essential for conducting research and validating psychological theories. Psychologists use statistical methods to collect, organize, and interpret data from experiments, surveys, and observational studies. Inferential statistics, such as t-tests, ANOVA, and regression analysis, allow psychologists to test hypotheses and determine the likelihood that their findings are due to chance. This scientific approach ensures that conclusions drawn about behavior, cognition, or emotional states are supported by evidence. Overall, statistics provide the foundation for objective analysis in both education and psychology, helping professionals to make informed decisions, enhance learning environments, and better understand human development and mental processes. "Statistics in Education and Psychology" is a comprehensive guide that explains statistical concepts and techniques essential for research and analysis in educational and psychological contexts. Contents: 1. Introduction, 2. Theoretical Perspectives and Research Design Framework, 3. Statistical Hypothesis Testing, 4. Formulating Research Questions and Designing Methodological Approaches, 5. Fundamentals of Probability and Statistical Distributions, 6. Fundamental Theories and Concepts in Educational Psychology, 7. Activity Theory to Understand Students Learning of Statistics, 8. Descriptive Statistics, 9. Techniques of Data Collection, 10. Educational Research and Statistics.

About the Authors

Dr. Preeti Grover is associated with academics for more than 15 years. She holds the degree of M.Com from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth University, Varanasi, B.Ed. and M.Ed. from Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Rajasthan, and Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Tantia University Rajasthan. She is supervising research work in the field of Education. At present he is working as professor in Faculty of Education, Tantia University, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan). She has been continuously involved in research work with a bulk of publication in renowned journals and attended various conferences and seminars and workshops to share and impart his knowledge and view. 07 Ph.D. Research Scholars have been awarded Ph.D. degree under her supervision. She has participated and presented papers in more than twenty (20) International/National Seminars and already ten (10) books are published by her. Shivani Vyas is an Education Faculty working as Associate Professor Reader in Government Institute of Advanced Studies in Education, Bikaner Rajasthan which is affiliated with Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner. With over 14 years of experience, she is specializes in Home Science and Education. She started her journey as a Best student of college and Graduate of Home Science from Bikaner University, Bikaner, Rajasthan and awarded the degree of M.Sc. Home Science from Govind Vallabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand as an ICAR-JRF Scholar. She awarded ICAR- SRF NET in Foods and Technology also. Further her academic interest in academics, she completed her B.Ed. from Kurkshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, M.A. in Education from Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, Rajasthan and qualify UGC NET in HomeScience and Education. At present she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Education from Tantiya University, Shree Ganganagar under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr. Preeti Grover. She has participated and presented papers in academics and research work in more than five National seminars and conferences.

ISBN978-1-83693-225-3

PublisherAmerican Academic Publisher

Price$ 162

LanguageEnglish

FormatPDF

CategoryEducation