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Mott, Rebecca – Journal of Extension, 2018
With today's technology, Extension professionals have a variety of tools available for program evaluation. This article describes an innovative platform called VoiceThread that has been used in many classrooms but also is useful for conducting virtual focus group research. I explain how this tool can be used to collect qualitative participant…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education, Qualitative Research
Kahn, Peter; Wareham, Terry; Young, Richard; Willis, Ian; Pilkington, Ruth – International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2008
The application of educational research to practice remains an issue of concern, and yet there has been relatively little consideration of this in relation to reviews of research. While the professional user review hitherto represents the most relevant approach, this involves users applying the findings of an earlier review rather than carrying…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Evaluation Methods, Methods Research
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Ruscio, John; Ruscio, Ayelet Meron; Meron, Mati – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 2007
Meehl's taxometric method was developed to distinguish categorical and continuous constructs. However, taxometric output can be difficult to interpret because expected results for realistic data conditions and differing procedural implementations have not been derived analytically or studied through rigorous simulations. By applying bootstrap…
Descriptors: Sampling, Equated Scores, Data Interpretation, Inferences
Driscoll, Marcy P.; Tessmer, Martin – Educational Technology, 1985
Discusses development of rational set generator--an overall method for creating a rational set of examples to teach concepts and evaluate student knowledge levels--which combines formulas for creating examples measuring discrimination and generalization. Also discussed are results of a study to test the efficacy of a rational set generator. (MBR)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Design, Knowledge Level
Campione, Joseph C.; Armbruster, Bonnie B. – 1983
Aimed at improving the methodology used in comprehension research, this paper analyzes the designs and interpretations of intervention training studies and suggests the implications of that analysis for future research. It points out that the typical training approach, deriving data from three sources--comprehension tests administered to older…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Metacognition
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Mosenthal, Peter B. – Exceptional Children, 1988
The definition of progress as applied to writing research and practice is examined, and three different approaches to understanding the writing of exceptional children are considered: a literal approach, an interpretive approach, and an evaluative approach. The scientific and social implications of each of the approaches are considered.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Exceptional Persons
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Montada, Leo – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1984
Considers possible contributions of developmental psychology to analysis and solution of practical problems by proposing a practical action model comprising the following: nature of the phenomenon or problem; existence of the phenomenon or problem; outcome in case of no intervention; goals for intervention; achievement of goals; and assessing…
Descriptors: Action Research, Developmental Psychology, Evaluation Methods, Methods Research
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Kettner, Peter M.; Daley, John M. – Child Welfare, 1988
Examines the impact of program design on the development of research-based practice models. The concept of program design is reduced to elements that can be examined for their reliability, validity, relevance, and internal consistency. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Input Output Analysis, Intervention, Methods Research
Peterson, Marvin W.; Vaughan, Derek S. – 2000
This study examined the external impacts and monitoring patterns of student assessment information on institutions, based on institutional type and control in seven areas: student applications or acceptance rates, allocation or share of state funding, evaluations from regional accrediting agency, private fund-raising results, success on grant…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
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Neale, Daniel C. – Instructional Science, 1984
A format is proposed for use in systematic instructional designs where small group activities are planned. The format includes descriptive categories of activity identification; instructional objectives; role, task, and reward structures; evaluation procedures; and support system. Examples are given of how the format can be used. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Group Activities, Instructional Design