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Single-Case Synthesis Tools I: Comparing Tools to Evaluate SCD Quality and Rigor
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Zimmerman, Kathleen N.; Ledford, Jennifer R.; Severini, Katherine E.; Pustejovsky, James E.; Barton, Erin E.; Lloyd, Blair P. – Grantee Submission, 2018
Tools for evaluating the quality and rigor of single case research designs (SCD) are often used when conducting SCD syntheses. Preferred components include evaluations of design features related to the internal validity of SCD to obtain quality and/or rigor ratings. Three tools for evaluating the quality and rigor of SCD (Council for Exceptional…
Descriptors: Research Design, Evaluation Methods, Synthesis, Validity
Single-Case Synthesis Tools II: Comparing Quantitative Outcome Measures
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Zimmerman, Kathleen N.; Pustejovsky, James E.; Ledford, Jennifer R.; Barton, Erin E.; Severini, Katherine E.; Lloyd, Blair P. – Grantee Submission, 2018
Varying methods for evaluating the outcomes of single case research designs (SCD) are currently used in reviews and meta-analyses of interventions. Quantitative effect size measures are often presented alongside visual analysis conclusions. Six measures across two classes--overlap measures (percentage non-overlapping data, improvement rate…
Descriptors: Research Design, Evaluation Methods, Synthesis, Intervention
From Oral Communication Skills to Research Skills.
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Scenters-Zapico, John T. – English Journal, 1987
Outlines some strategies that students can follow when beginning a research assignment, especially useful when they are new to the process of research. Draws parallels between some characteristics of group conversations and research, such as originality of conversation and originality of writing/research. (NKA)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Critical Thinking, Models
Proceedings of the Conference on Comparability in Research (2nd, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., May 5 and 6, 1975).
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Hurt, Maure, Jr., Ed.; Hertz, Thomas W., Ed. – 1975
This report presents the proceedings of a conference for researchers and trainers of researchers, convened to discuss the issues involved in improving knowledge by finding better ways to permit cross-research analyses or longitudinal research analyses. Included are: (1) a description of the history, goals, and activities of the Interagency Panel…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conference Reports, Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization
A Meta-Analysis of Selected Studies on the Effectiveness of Bilingual Education.
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Willig, Ann C. – Review of Educational Research, 1985
Meta analysis results were compared with a traditional review of bilingual education program effectiveness. When controlled for methodological inadequacies, participation in bilingual education programs consistently produced differences favoring bilingual education. The methodological inadequacies in the synthesized studies highlights the need for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education Programs, Comparative Analysis, Educational Research
Employer of Choice? Workplace Innovation in Government: A Synthesis Report.
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Lowe, Graham S. – 2001
The Human Resources in Government project examined the impact of extensive downsizing and restructuring in Canada's public service sector and sought innovative ways of making Canada's governments "employers of choice." The project focused on Canada's federal government and the governments of Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Aging (Individuals), Case Studies