Publications

Ren, W.*, Bradley, K. D. & Lumpp, J. K. (in press). Applying the Rasch model to evaluate an implementation of the Kentucky Electronics Education Project. Journal of Science Education and Technology.

Royal, K. D.*, Eli, J.* & Bradley, K. D. (in press). A pilot study exploring community college faculty perceptions regarding student outcomes. Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

Bradley, K. D., Royal, K. D., & Bradley, J. W. (2008). An Investigation of 'Honesty Check' items in Higher Education Course Evaluations. Journal of College Teaching and Learning 5(8), 39-48.

Cunningham, J. D.*, Bradley, K. D. & Osborn, J. (2008). Assessing the impact of Newton's Universe: Preliminary findings associated with rural middle school students' and teachers' outcomes linked to inquiry-based physical science. ERS Spectrum, Journal of Research and Information 26(1), 39-44.

Lumpp, J. K., Bradley, K. D. & Haines, R. T.* (2007). Kentucky Electronics Education Project (KEEP): Putting professional development into practice. International Journal of Engineering Education 23(5), 910-915.

Bishop, M., Stenhoff, D. M., Bradley, K. D., & Allen, C. A. (2007). The differential effect of epilepsy labels on employer perceptions: report of a pilot study. Epilepsy & Behavior 11(3), 351-356.

Jung, L. A. & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Special education service delivery in rural areas: A study of the kindergarten population using the ECLS-K. Rural Special Education Quarterly 25(4), 25-30.

Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O., Ma, L.* & Cunningham, J. D.* (2006). Where are the teaching opportunities? A longitudinal study of educator supply and demand. Teachers College Record Date Published: December 5, 2006 http://www.tcrecord.org ID Number: 12865

Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O.* & Royal, K. D.* (2006). Gaining insights into students’ conceptualization of quality mathematics instruction. Mathematics Education Research Journal 18(2), 11-26.

Floyd, E.* & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Teaching strategies related to successful sight-singing in Kentucky choral ensembles. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education 25(1), 70-81.

Bradley, K. D. & Bradley, J. W. (2006). Challenging the validity of higher education course evaluations. Journal of College Teaching and Learning 3(8), 63-76.

Royal, K. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). Interactive television (ITV) courses and students' satisfaction: A review of literature. The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration VIII (IV). http://www.westga.edu/%7Edistance/ojdla/winter84/winter84.htm

Bradley, K. D. & Loadman, W. E. (2005). Urban secondary educators’ views of teacher recruitment and retention. NASSP Bulletin 89(644), 2-28.

Bradley, K. D. & Bradley, J. W. (2005). Evaluating a math instructor’s clarity: An analysis of low to moderate items versus a high inference item. Journal of College Teaching and Learning 2(8), 59-68.

Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O.* (2005). A case for using a Rasch model to assess the quality of measurement in survey research. The Respondent, Spring 12-13.

Royal, K. D.*, Bradley, K. D. & Lineberry, G. T. (2005). Evaluating interactive television (ITV) courses: An identification of factors associated with student satisfaction. The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration VIII (II). http://www.westga.edu/%7Edistance/ojdla/summer82/summer82.htm

Bradley, K. D. & Thomas, A. M. (2004). Teacher supply and demand in the United States 1998 - 2002. World Studies in Education 5(2), 47-64.

Sampson, S. O.* & Bradley, K. D. (2003). Rasch analysis of educator supply and demand rating scale data: An alternative to the true score model. Research Methods Forum, Volume 8. http://division.aomonline.org/rm/

Piegorsch, W. W., West, R. W., Al-saidy, M. A. & Bradley, K. D. (2000). Asymmetric confidence bands for simple linear regression over bounded intervals. Computational Statistics and Data Analysis 34, 193-217.

Bradley, K. D., Royal, K.D.*, Cunningham, J. D.*, Weber, J.* & Eli, J.* (2007). What constitutes good educational research? A consideration of ethics, methods and theory. Mid-Western Educational Researcher 21(1), 26-35.

Bradley, K. D. (scheduled for publication in 2009). Quasiexperimental research. In E. Anderman (Ed.), Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia. Detroit: Macmillan Reference USA.

Ma, X., Ma, L.* & Bradley, K. D. (scheduled for publication in 2008). Using multilevel modeling to investigate school effects. In A. A. O'Connell & D. B. McCoach (Eds.), Multilevel modeling of educational data. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing.

Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O. (2006). Constructing a quality assessment through Rasch techniques: The process of measurement, feedback, reflection and change. In X. Liu & W. Boone (Eds.), Applications of Rasch measurement in science education (pp. 23-44). Maple Grove, MN: JAM Press.

Bradley, K. D. (2005). Applying the Rasch Model, Fundamental Measurement in the Human Sciences, by Trevor G. Bond and Christine M. Fox. Organization Research Methods 8(2), 1-2.

Lumpp, J. K. & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Math and science across the board: Connecting professional development to classroom practices via an embedded research initiative. The American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL.

Lumpp, J. K. & Bradley, K. D. (2003). Development and dissemination of KEEP – Kentucky Electronics Education Project. Electronics Components and Technology Conference, New Orleans, LA.

American Association for Employment in Education (2007). Executive Summary: Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2006 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2006). Executive Summary: Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2005 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2005). Executive Summary: Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2004 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2005). Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2004 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2004). Executive Summary: Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2003 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2003). Executive Summary: Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2002 Research Report.

American Association for Employment in Education (2003). Educator Supply and Demand in the United States, 2002 Research Report.

01/01/2005 – 12/30/2009. NSF 04-553; Co-PI; REC Educational Research Initiative. Assessing how distance learning for teachers can enable inquiry science in rural classrooms. ($1,998,833).

09/15/2004 – 06/30/2006. Kentucky Department of Education; Co-PI (PI on $12,500 – Scope Account). Prototype online formative assessment system. ($225,000).

10/01/2005 – 06/30/2005. Western Kentucky University; PI; KY EPSB. Constructing a methodological training package for putting assessment into practice. ($30,551).

07/01/2004 – 09/30/2005. Kentucky Department of Education; Measurement Consultant. 2004 Evaluation of differentiated compensation. ($114,090).

10/30/2004 – 09/30/2005. University of Kentucky; Co-PI; Faculty Research Support Program. Pilot study: Math, science and technology professional development training of pre-service and in-service teachers utilizing a microelectronics theme. ($19,987).

07/01/2004 – 06/30/2005. Western Kentucky University; PI; KY EPSB. Assessing quality - A macro versus micro approach to high school mathematics education. ($36,452).

01/01/2005 – 12/31/2005. University of Kentucky; PI; Faculty Research Support Program. A pilot study: Measuring achievement responsibly in high school mathematics, an investigation of limited English proficient students. ($15,000).

2005. Children’s Miracle Network; Co-Investigator. Development of a pediatric specific regression equation for body composition assessment using bioelectric impedance analysis. ($30,000).

2005. BodyStat Ltd.; Co- Investigator. Development of a pediatric specific regression equation for body composition assessment using bioelectric impedance analysis. ($5,000).

01/01/2004 – 12/30/2005. NSF 03-562; Co-PI; EEC Engineering Research Centers. Embedded Computer Engineering. ($99,460).

Bradley, K. D., Cunningham, J. D*., & Eli, J.* (accepted). The relationship between primary methodology and perceptions of good educational research: The impact on higher education. Paper to be presented at the 2009 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Cunningham, J. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2008). Using measurement principles to construct and restructure a teacher perception survey. The American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York, NY.

Mueller, C. E. & Bradley, K. D. (2008). Applying the Rasch model to develop a tacit knowledge measure of effective superintendent leadership The American Educational Research Association annual meeting, New York, NY.

Bradley, K. D., Royal, K. D. & Bradley, J. W. (2008). An Investigation of 'Honesty Check' Items in Higher Education Course Evaluations. Paper presented at the College Teaching and Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.

Clasey, J. L., Bradley, K. D., Bradley, J. W. & Long, D. E. (2007). A new BIA equation estimating the body composition of young children. Paper presented at the North American Association for the Study of Obesity annual conference, New Orleans, LA.

Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O. & Cunningham, J. D.* (2007). Constructing and analyzing teacher-made assessments. Presentation at the Kappa Delta Pi convocation, Louisville, KY.

Weber, J.* & Bradley, K. D. (2007). Measuring individual preferences for counselor characteristics. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Jung, L. A., Sampson S. O. & Bradley, K. D. (2007). Applying the Rasch model to guide refinement of early childhood Individualized Family Service Plan. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Bradley, K. D., Cunningham, J. D.* & Sampson, S. O. (2007). Evaluating and restructuring science assessments: An example measuring students’ conceptual understanding of heat. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Ma, X., Ma, L*. & Bradley, K. D. (2007). Issues, research, and teaching for the multilevel analysis of educational data. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Lee, S.*, Bradley, K. D. & Stilwell, W. E. (2006). Relationships between self-construal, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behaviors among international students. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Lumpp, J. K. & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Math and science across the board: Connecting professional development to classroom practices via an embedded research initiative. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL.

Bradley, K. D., Cunningham, J. D.* & Gilman, R. (2006). Employing the many-facet model to investigate the domains of the MSLSS. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Jung, L. A. & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Delivery of special education and related services: A study of the kindergarten population using the ECLS-K. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Sampson, S. O. & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Investigating the fit and functioning of a high school algebra assessment for English language learning using the dichotomous Rasch model. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Jung, L. A., Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O. & McWilliam, R. (2006). Applying Rasch measurement to validate the IFSP rating scale. Paper presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI), San Diego, CA.

Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O. (2006). Gaining insight into the conceptualization of high quality mathematics teaching. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education annual meeting, San Diego, CA.

Bryant, B. J., Loadman, W. E., Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O. & Cunningham, J. D.* (2006). Imagine a future where there are enough qualified teachers: Supply and demand of educators. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education annual meeting, San Diego, CA.

Bradley, K. D. & Bradley, J. W. (2006). Challenging the validity of higher education course evaluations. Paper presented at the College Teaching and Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.

University of Kentucky. (2005). Using successful STEM diversity programs to move toward an institutional change at the University of Kentucky. Poster presentation at CIRTL Forum 2005, Madison, WI.

Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O.* (2005). Improving data collection through Rasch measurement: A continuing study of supply and demand. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Sampson, S. O.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). Quality control in survey design: Evaluating a rating scale of educators’ attitudes toward differentiated compensation. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting, Montreal, Canada.

Bryant, B. J., Loadman, W. E., Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O.* (2005). Educator supply and demand in the United States. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education annual meeting, Washington, D.C.

Bradley, K. D. & Bradley, J. W. (2005). Evaluating a math instructor’s clarity: An analysis of low to moderate items versus a high inference item. Paper presented at the College Teaching and Learning Conference, Orlando, FL.

Harris, Jr., W. E.* & Bradley, K. D. (2004). Black male college students’ perceptions of marriage. Accepted [not presented]. National Association of African American Studies Conference.

Sampson, S. O.* & Bradley, K. D. (2004). Measuring factors impacting educator supply and demand: An argument for Rasch analysis. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual meeting. San Diego, CA.

Lumpp, J. K. & Bradley, K. D. (2003). Development and dissemination of KEEP – Kentucky Electronics Education Project. Paper presented at the Electronics Components and Technology Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Bradley, K. D. & Royal, K. D.* (accepted). Rethinking measurement in higher education research. Paper to be presented at 2008 Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

McDonald, S.* & Bradley, K. D. (accepted). Evaluating school psychologists’ training on dating violence and perceived competence. Paper to be presented at 2008 Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradshaw, T.*, Cunningham, J. D.*, Osborn, J. & Bradley, K. D. (accepted). Student outcomes in physical science: Exploring the impact of Newton’s Universe materials in the absence of the distance training course. Paper to be presented at 2008 Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. & Cunningham, J. D.* (accepted). A consideration of measurement principles in analyzing and constructing assessments. Paper to be presented at 2008 Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D., Royal, K. D.*, Cunningham, J. D.*, Eli, J.*, Weber, J.*, Byrd, E.*, Ren, W.* & Harris, Jr., W. E.*. (2007). A consideration of ethics, methods and theory? Is there consensus on what constitutes good education research?. Symposium at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Cunningham, J. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2007). Are teacher education program offerings meeting the needs of U.S. classrooms?. Paper presentation at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Ren, W.*, Bradley, K. D. & Lumpp, J. K. (2007). Applying the Rasch model to evaluate a high school science implementation of the Kentucky Electronics Education Project (KEEP). Paper presentation at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, St. Louis, MO.

Bradley, K. D., Cunningham, J. D.*, Haines, R. T.*, Harris, Jr. W. E.*, Mueller, C. E.*, Royal, K. D.*, Sampson, S. O., Singletary, G.* & Weber, J.* (2006). Constructing and evaluating measures: Applications of the Rasch measurement model. Symposium presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Weber, J.* & Bradley, K. D. (2006). Strengths and weaknesses of conducting web-based surveys: A review of the literature. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Babcock, J.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). Identifying factors that impact teachers’ sustained integration of Instructional technology. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D., Sampson, S. O.* & Ma, L.* (2005). A longitudinal study of educator supply and demand in the United States (1997-2004). Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. & Sampson, S. O.* (2005). Validating an assessment through Rasch techniques: The process of measurement, feedback, reflection and change. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Cunningham, J. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). Teacher perceptions as an integral component in the development of on-line learning tools. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Eli, J.*, Royal, K. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). A pilot study evaluating community college educators' perceptions regarding student outcomes: An investigation into differences by discipline. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Faulkner, J.*, Bradley, K. D., Lumpp, J. K. & Bradley, J. W. (2005). Broadening the roles of school psychologists through an evaluation of learning environments: A pilot study. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Harris, Jr., W. E.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). An exploration of factors related to the decline in black marriages. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Lee, S.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). General self-efficacy, assertiveness and religion/spirituality as predictors of acculturative stress among international students. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Martinez, T.*, Sampson, S. O.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). A survey of English language learners’ perceptions of characteristics of quality math teachers. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Royal, K. D.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). Interactive television (ITV) and student satisfaction: A review of selected literature. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Webb, A.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). An investigation into traits that characterize high quality mathematics teachers and instruction. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Weber, J.* & Bradley, K. D. (2005). A review of the literature on perceived prevalence rates and reasons for academic dishonesty. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. (2005). Assessing teacher quality: A macro versus micro approach to high school mathematics education. Paper presented at the Kentucky Collaborative Research Conference, Louisville, KY.

Floyd, E.* & Bradley, K. D. (2004). Teaching strategies related to successful sight-singing in Kentucky choral ensembles. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Harris, Jr., W. E.* & Bradley, K. D. (2004). The impact of stereotypes of black male college students' perception of marriage. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Ma, L.* & Bradley, K. D. (2004). The development of mathematics achievement in secondary school individual differences and school effects. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Royal, K. D.*, Bradley, K. D. & Lineberry, G. T. (2004). Assessing interactive television (ITV) courses: An identification of factors associated with student satisfaction. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Lumpp, J. K., Bradley, K. D., Toth, G. & Toy, B. (2004). Kentucky Electronics Education Project – implementation and demonstration. Presentation at the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Faculty Development Conference, Lexington, KY.

Bradley, K. D., Lumpp, J. K., Toth, G. & Toy, B. (2003). What matters most is research in the schools. Invited Session at Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Sampson, S. O.* & Bradley, K. D. (2003). Rasch analysis of educator supply and demand starting at the level of measurement: An alternative to the true-score model. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Graves, S.* & Bradley, K. D. (2003). Diminishing the achievement gap: An analysis of factors that are shared by successful law students and the dissemination of these factors. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. (2002). Looking at the teaching profession through the eyes of the educators. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. (2001). Clear teaching at the college level – An analysis of student evaluations of a math instructor’s clarity. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Ye, F. & Bradley, K. D. (2001). An evaluation of an alternative education program for high school students. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Bradley, K. D. (2000). Where are the teaching opportunities? Looking at shortages from the teacher educator perspective. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association annual meeting, Chicago, IL.

Bradley, K. D. & Thomas, A. M. (2000). Rethinking and applying Tyler’s model of curriculum development: An application to a mathematics program evaluation. Paper presented at the Ohio Program Evaluator’s Group, Columbus, OH.

Bradley, K. D. (1999). Asymmetric-Bowden type confidence bands for linear regression over intervals. Paper presented at the American Statistical Association, South Carolina Chapter, Columbia, SC.