Maeda’s new book equips researchers with education stats tools
(Top, l to r) Yukiko Maeda and John Gipson; (bottom, l to r) Sheila Hurt and Katie Dufault
Publication Title
Quantitative Methods in Education: A Practical Introduction to Statistics
Co-Authors
Yukiko Maeda, John Gipson, Sheila Hurt, and Katie H. Dufault
Publisher
Purdue University Press
Publication Date
2026
About the Book
Educational research often involves understanding complex patterns in student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and institutional performance. Quantitative Methods in Education: A Practical Introduction to Statistics is designed to equip current and future educators and researchers with a basic comprehension of the statistical tools necessary to effectively analyze and interpret educational data. In today’s data-driven world, the ability to leverage statistical techniques is essential for making informed decisions that can enhance learning outcomes and maximize learner potential. This book provides a systematic approach to exploring these trends using both descriptive and inferential statistics, providing readers with the knowledge to conduct rigorous analyses and draw meaningful data-evidenced conclusions. Throughout, the authors employ a conversational writing style to explain a variety of complicated topics in a way that engages readers.
Open access download: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/purduepress_ebooks/124/
About the Authors
Yukiko Maeda is a professor of educational psychology and research methodology in the College of Education at Purdue University. Her areas of expertise include quantitative research methodology in education, with a focus on research synthesis, meta-analysis, and multilevel modeling.
John Gipson, PhD, serves as chancellor at Ivy Tech Community College in Lake County, Indiana. He previously served as chief of staff to the provost and associate vice president for academic operations at Purdue University, where he also held a courtesy faculty appointment in educational psychology and research methodology.
Sheila Hurt, PhD, is the registrar at Purdue University, where she also holds a courtesy faculty appointment in educational psychology and research methodology. Her research aims to apply advanced methods to decision-making in higher education.
Katie H. Dufault is the director of the Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center at Purdue University and is a doctoral student in Purdue’s College of Education. Her research focuses on learning and support for college students.