Doctoral

Identify the types of design validity that should be considered when utilizing the survey approach? Select one specific type (e.g., sample characteristics) and provide an example detailing how one might avoid violating that particular type of validity.

Identify the types of design validity that should be considered when utilizing the observational approach? Select one specific type (e.g., test sensitization) and provide an example detailing how one might avoid violating that particular type of validity.

How does a superintendent establish good relations with new board members? Would you seek to establish policies to define roles, duties, and responsibilities as they relate to relations between the superintendent and board members?  Why or why not?  Hoyle et al. – pp. 35-58

Control is an important element in any type of research. Considering experimental research, come up with a hypothetical research scenario and apply each of the five types of control to the scenario. Use specific examples to illustrate your point. Control group:  Attention control group:  Nonrandomly assigned control group:  Wait-list control group:  Historical control group: 

Topic – Strategic Leadership and ReadingAssignmentDistrict Culture – Hoyle et al. – pp. 17-34, 183-204 How do you assess the culture and climate of a school district?  Who would you speak with?  What types of data would you seek?  Why? You should provide a comprehensive response to the discussion question or questions that should be … Read more

Discuss the importance of validity and research design. Next, choose one type of validity (internal, external, construct, or statistical conclusion) and discuss its relevance to experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental research.

Hoyle et al. – pp. 1-15 Where does a superintendent of a school begin? What would you do on day one? Why? What message are you attempting to send? To whom? Why?  Respond 300-500 words