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Sosulski, Marya R.; Lawrence, Catherine – Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2008
This article discusses the practical application of mixed quantitative and qualitative designs. Mixed methods designs can be especially powerful in illuminating policy solutions and directions for social action, thus supporting the social justice goals of social work and other helping professions. However, the decision to combine methods must be…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Welfare Services
Thurlow, Martha L.; McGrew, Kevin S.; Tindal, Gerald; Thompson, Sandra J.; Ysseldyke, James E.; Elliott, Judy L. – 2000
This monograph reviews issues in research on the effects of using accommodations for students with disabilities who are included in educational assessments, particularly state and district assessments. Following an introductory overview, a section provides background on the need for good research on accommodations. The paper then defines commonly…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools
Spicer, Scot L. – 1993
In response to 1986 state legislation calling for improvements in college effectiveness and accountability, the California Community Colleges began various efforts to promote the evaluation of matriculation. One effort, the Matriculation Local Research Options Project, was formed in 1989 to develop models for local evaluation of matriculation and…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Colleges, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research
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McConochie, Daniel D.; Tschechtelin, James D. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Describes Maryland's community college research model, whereby State Board for Community Colleges staff work cooperatively with a voluntary statewide organization composed of institutional researchers from each college. Explains agenda setting, procedures, responsibilities, project monitoring, identification and dissemination of…
Descriptors: College Role, Community Colleges, Cooperative Programs, Educational Researchers
Shields, Patrick M.; And Others – 1989
Guidance is provided for state Chapter 2 coordinators and evaluators in designing and implementing the congressionally mandated evaluation of the effectiveness of the Chapter 2 program. The first part of this paper reviews the congressional mandate and discusses the appropriate audience for evaluation reports. A schedule is outlined for conducting…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Finance
David, Henry, Ed.; And Others – 1983
These proceedings consist of the papers presented at a conference on vocational education research in the 1980s. The first group of papers deals with various approaches to, and priorities for, vocational education research in the 1980s. Discussed in the next group of papers are national perspectives on research programming. Following this group…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Financial Support