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Stender, Steen; Dyerberg, Jørn; Astrup, Arne – Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, 2018
In this paper, Signild Vallgårda (SV) investigates why a ban against the use of industrially produced trans fatty acids in foods was introduced in Denmark as the first country in the world. SV correctly states that our part of, and activity in that process, represent a combination of scientific work and 'policymaking'. We, however object to some…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Food, Evidence, Data Interpretation
Hamilton, Laura S. – Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, 2011
Cynthia Coburn and Erica Turner have made an important contribution by developing a framework to synthesize the various strands of research and theory related to data use in schools. The framework illustrates the complexity of the pathways between the adoption of a data-use intervention and the attainment of desired outcomes, and it clarifies the…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Learning Activities, Educational Environment, Educational Experience
Rose, L. Todd; Fischer, Kurt W. – Measurement: Interdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, 2011
The focus article by Coburn and Turner (this issue) seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding data use in the context of data-use interventions. This commentary focuses on what the authors see as a glaring omission in what is otherwise a valuable framework: the issue of "useful data." It is their contention that the usefulness…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Data, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation

Smith, John K. – Educational Researcher, 1988
Relativism is an inevitable consequence of our interpretive mode of being in the world. This is so for both our daily lives and our professional lives. What does not overly concern us at the former level should likewise not concern us at the latter level. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Research Needs

Thelin, John R. – CASE International Journal of Educational Advancement, 2000
Discusses a shift in administration and decision making at colleges and universities since 1975 towards substantially more use of data and analysis to respond to such constituencies as federal agencies, state legislators, students, and donors. Urges the use of research to respond to new policy questions, such as appropriate rates of withdrawal…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Endowment Funds, Higher Education

Mathison, Sandra. – Educational Researcher, 1988
Triangulation strategy results in evidence characterized by the following: (1) convergence; (2) inconsistency; and (3) contradiction. In order to render the data sensible, the researcher or evaluator must report data collection procedures, as well as the three levels of information from which explanations of social phenomena are constructed. (BJV)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators

Jones, Ann; Preece, Jenny – Computers and Education, 1986
Describes research in two different domains: novices learning programing, and school pupils interpreting Cartesian graphs. Findings in each domain are discussed, but the main focus is an examination of the extent to which general principles and issues apply across both domains. Research implications for instructional design are discussed.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Norris, Stephen P.; Phillips, Linda M. – Education Canada, 2003
Research is conducted in abstract contexts that inhibit practical application. In addition, research results are often uncertain and always circumscribed. Lay people have difficulty interpreting results for use in particular situations. The media could play a significant role in the public understanding of scientific information if it would report…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Mass Media Effects

Walker, R. Dale; And Others – American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 1996
Researchers responsible for"Alcohol Abuse in Urban Indian Adolescents and Women: A Longitudinal Study for Assessment and Risk Evaluation" respond to critiques of the research project. Clarifies project goals, discusses issues related to longitudinal research, and addresses concerns related to research utilization and data publication.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Cultural Influences, Data Analysis
Cromey, Allison – 2000
Data from nine Michigan elementary, middle, and high schools highlight the challenges and common strategies found in the use of student assessment data to meet public demands for accountability. The information gathered from assessment tools varies by frequency and type. Educators have, historically, underutilized data to guide practice because…
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection

Cleary, Linda Miller; Peacock, Thomas – Journal of American Indian Education, 1997
Teachers' stories were used to report the findings of a phenomenological (qualitative interview-based) study of experiences in teaching American Indian children. Avoiding academic discourse closes the gap between the reporting of research findings and their implementation into classroom practice. Contains 18 references. (Author/SAS)
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, American Indian Education, American Indians, Data Interpretation

Hernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
Discusses issues relating to the reliability, validity, utility, and information value of unobtrusive testing of library reference services; provides suggestions for practical applications of these criteria; applies study findings to library decision making and planning; and identifies topics for further methodological refinement. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Experimenter Characteristics