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Hatch, J. Amos – Issues in Education, 1985
Outlines the foundations of the qualitative and quantitative approaches to research and discusses the implications of these two completely different approaches in educational research. Points out they are not complementary as they are separate scientific paradigms.(MD)
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Innovation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education

Colwell, Richard – Music Educators Journal, 1990
Argues teachers must be able to correctly interpret and evaluate research design and results to effectively use research to improve instruction. Offers five guidelines for teachers to consider before changing teaching methods in response to research results. Favors longitudinal and cross-sectional studies for best long-term results from…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education