Educational Administration: Quantitative Studies (1913)

By Edward Lee Thorndike and George Drayton Strayer

Book Overview

Educational Administration: Quantitative Studies is a book written by George Drayton Strayer and originally published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive study of educational administration, focusing on the use of quantitative methods to analyze and improve educational systems. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a theoretical overview of educational administration, discussing topics such as the organization of schools, the role of teachers and administrators, and the importance of effective communication. The second part of the book presents a series of case studies and statistical analyses that demonstrate the practical application of quantitative methods in educational administration. Throughout the book, Strayer emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision making in education. He argues that administrators must use quantitative methods to identify areas of weakness in their educational systems, and then implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. Overall, Educational Administration: Quantitative Studies is a seminal work in the field of educational administration. It provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and practical aspects of educational administration, and demonstrates the value of using quantitative methods to improve educational outcomes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436994543
• ISBN13: 9781436994545
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"