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Adamson, Reesha M.; Wachsmuth, Sean T. – Behavioral Disorders, 2014
This study reviewed prominent journals within the field of emotional and behavioral disorders to identify direct observation approaches, reported reliability statistics, and key features of direct observation. Selected journals were systematically reviewed for the past 10 years identifying and quantifying specific direct observation systems and…
Descriptors: Observation, Educational Research, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Disorders
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Shaver, 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
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Schofield, Hilary L.; Start, K. B. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1979
Explanations are offered for observed discrepant and null findings in the area of predictive information about teacher effectiveness. It is argued that if tautologies are to be avoided, only product variables are appropriate criteria of success. Some recommendations regarding future research are offered. (Author/GSK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Evaluation Criteria, Observation, Performance Factors