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Download full textShaver, James P.; And Others – 1987
Meta-analysis was used to conduct an integrative review of the research on modifying attitudes toward persons with disabilities. Prior reviews, using small samples and lacking systematic data collection and analysis, were unable to draw firm conclusions about the effectiveness of attitude modification techniques. In the hope of correcting these…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Effect Size
Shaver, James P.; And Others – 1987
Meta-analysis was used to conduct an integrative review of the research on modifying attitudes toward persons with disabilities. Prior reviews, using small samples and lacking systematic data collection and analysis, were unable to draw firm conclusions about the effectiveness of attitude modification techniques. In the hope of correcting these…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Data Analysis, Disabilities
Peer reviewedShaver, James P. – Educational Researcher, 1983
Explores problems involved in the quantitative verification of independent variables in investigations of the effects on student outcomes of planned variations in instructional behavior. Specifically addresses (1) gathering of data through direct systematic observation, and (2) analysis of those data through the use of inferential statistics. (GC)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Research, Observation
Peer reviewedShaver, James P.; Norton, Richard S. – Educational Researcher, 1980
Provides data on several questions: Do educational researchers (1) select their samples randomly from accessible populations, (2) define their target populations and describe their samples, and (3) restrict their conclusions according to sampling limitations or in regard to differences between sample and target populations? (4) Is replication a…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Reviews (Publications)
Peer reviewedShaver, James P. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1979
Suggests reassessment of research methods, strategies, and aims relevant to curricular/instructional decision making in the social studies. Limitations include the lack of clear-cut implications of findings for practice and the lack of cumulative findings relevant to the real life of the school. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Needs, Educational Theories
Shaver, James P.; And Others – 1987
This final report analyzes results of a comprehensive, integrative review of 273 primary research studies on modifying attitudes toward disabled persons. Attitude modification approaches identified included providing information, direct contact with disabled persons, vicarious experiences related to having a disability, systematic desensitization,…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Desensitization
