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Download full textFetterman, David M. – 1987
This paper explores the variety of qualitative methods available, in the context of a larger quantitative-qualitative debate in the field of educational evaluation. Each approach is reviewed in terms of the work of its major proponents. The dominant forms of qualitative evaluation include: (1) ethnography; (2) naturalistic inquiry; (3) generic…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Ethnography, Evaluation Methods, Literature Reviews
Peer reviewedHertz-Lazarowitz, Rachel; And Others – Science Education, 1984
Investigated interactive and noninteractive classroom behavior (as related to structural dimensions of the classroom) in order to observe student-student interaction in naturalistic classrooms, specifically in science subjects. Also investigated the empirical validity of a conceptual framework related to student classroom behavior. (JN)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Interaction, Models
Brody, Philip J. – 1984
Instructional technologists have traditionally used the scientific or rationalistic paradigm to study the instructional potential of pictures. Naturalistic and rationalistic inquiry differ in their views of reality and truth, the relationship between the investigator and the subject, the goals of inquiry, and the role of values in inquiry.…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Interviews
Locke, Lawrence F. – 1986
Qualitative research is a model for systematic, data-based inquiry. It has been used widely in the social sciences, and it has a growing acceptance in educational research. Its purpose is to describe and understand a particular, bounded social setting. The differences between quantitative and qualitative research involve the methods employed at…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Models
Lincoln, Yvonna S. – 1986
This paper presents criteria for establishing the trustworthiness of naturalistic inquiries, and specific techniques to facilitate their achievement or determine the degree of their achievement. The following criteria are briefly described: fairness; and ontological, educative, catalytic and tactical authenticity. Explored in greater detail,…
Descriptors: Credibility, Data Collection, Educational Research, Epistemology
Lincoln, Yvonna S. – 1988
The revolution in hard sciences is explored, from the Cartesian-Newtonian worldview to the Heisenbergian universe, and consideration is given to whether the conventional, Cartesian model is a serviceable one for research in the social/applied sciences. Five axioms comprising the existing paradigm of logical positivism are outlined (reality,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
