David Scott is Professor of Educational Leadership and Learning at the University of Lincoln. Dr. Marlene Morrison is Reader at the University of Lincoln.

"Students, instructors, and beginning researchers interestedin foundations of educational research, educational psychology, assessment, statistics, research design, anthropology and sociology of education, and philosophy of education will find this work of interest. Summing up: Highly recommended. All readership levels." -CHOICE

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