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Sandra Jo Wilson; Brian Freeman; E. C. Hedberg – Grantee Submission, 2024
As reporting of effect sizes in evaluation studies has proliferated, researchers and consumers of research need tools for interpreting or benchmarking the magnitude of those effect sizes that are relevant to the intervention, target population, and outcome measure being considered. Similarly, researchers planning education studies with social and…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Effect Size, Meta Analysis, Statistical Analysis
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Deke, John; Finucane, Mariel; Thal, Daniel – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2022
BASIE is a framework for interpreting impact estimates from evaluations. It is an alternative to null hypothesis significance testing. This guide walks researchers through the key steps of applying BASIE, including selecting prior evidence, reporting impact estimates, interpreting impact estimates, and conducting sensitivity analyses. The guide…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Educational Research, Data Interpretation, Hypothesis Testing
Kahn, Peter; Wareham, Terry; Young, Richard; Willis, Ian; Pilkington, Ruth – International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 2008
The application of educational research to practice remains an issue of concern, and yet there has been relatively little consideration of this in relation to reviews of research. While the professional user review hitherto represents the most relevant approach, this involves users applying the findings of an earlier review rather than carrying…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Evaluation Methods, Methods Research
Barcikowski, Robert; Robey, Randall R. – 1990
Use of "special" orthonormal mean contrasts and mean contrast variances can help educational researchers interpret a wide variety of repeated measures data. Most statistical packages allow educational researchers to test for differences across repeated measures using both the univariate mixed model F test and a multivariate test.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Equations (Mathematics)
Tierney, William G. – 1988
Despite growing interest in the use of anthropological or cultural research models, these approaches are not commonly understood by the higher education community. Because anthropological research differs significantly from other techniques, this paper first explains the rationale for using anthropological models to study higher education and…
Descriptors: Anthropology, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Educational Research
Roberts, Susan M. – 1991
This paper explores the issues surrounding the study of higher education, usually involving the analysis of structural-functionalism, to less tradition-bound areas representing idealism. It examines these issues through the theoretical framework of symbolic interactionism which, it is noted, rests in the interpretive paradigm. The paper begins…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education
Plucker, Frank E. – 1990
When conducting a two-year college program review, there are several advantages to supplementing the standard quantitative research approach with qualitative measures. Qualitative research does not depend on a large number of random samples, it uses a flexible design which can be refined as the research is executed, and it generates findings in a…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Data Interpretation, Educational Research, English Curriculum
Anderson, Gary L.; Kelley, Donna M. – 1987
Paralleling the interest among researchers in naturalistic inquiry is a resurgence in action research, and particularly in research which involves the collaboration of researchers and research subjects. This paper locates the negotiation of research outcomes between researcher and subject on a continuum, with the separation of researcher and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Educational Administration
Yahya, Ismail bin; Moore, Gary E. – 1985
The efficiency and appropriateness of the cassette tape as a data collection medium was considered in this survey. A 19-item questionnaire was mailed to 117 agricultural teacher educators who had served at foreign locations. Most of the questions solicited qualitative data about their experiences, problems, and accomplishments. Respondents were…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Audiotape Cassettes, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Ross, Kenneth N. – Prospects, 1992
Contends that the high quality of the probability sampling used by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) is due, in large part, to procedures developed by IEA's first statistical consultant, Gilbert Peaker. Concludes that the Peaker process is a first-class sample design. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Data Interpretation
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Swanson, H. Lee – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1993
This article presents guidelines for "beginning" career researchers on developing a research program, focusing on topic choice, research methodology quality, coauthoring, funding, and selection of journal for publication. Career models in special education research are described, the importance of careful interpretation of research data is…
Descriptors: Career Development, Data Interpretation, Disabilities, Educational Research
Schleicher, Andreas; Umar, Jahja – Prospects, 1992
Asserts that educational policymakers must measure student achievement and school system performance accurately to help provide skills demanded by society. Contends that many international surveys either fail to provide adequate and precise answers to the intended research questions or provide inaccurate and faulty results. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Data Interpretation
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Troyna, Barry – Oxford Review of Education, 1995
Highlights issues and controversies concerning current race-related educational research. Contends that some critics believe research sacrifices empirical objectivity for political goals. Partisan research supporters respond that all research begins with untested assumptions and an acknowledgment of purpose does not signify a skewed methodology.…
Descriptors: Action Research, Bias, Data Interpretation, Educational Research
Sabar, N.; And Others – 1987
This summary describes the results of a survey that served as a needs assessment, preceding the development of a curriculum for both Arab and Jewish elementary schools in Israel. The curriculum's goals were to educate children to create interethnic contacts on a basis of mutual equality and respect for each other and their cultures. Previous…
Descriptors: Arabs, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Attitudes
Willis, Peter, Ed.; Neville, Bernie, Ed. – 1996
This collection of 20 papers is aimed at researchers, research students, and research supervisors interested in qualitative research into facilitated adult learning in the workplace, formal education programs, professional development, and community settings. "Introduction" (Willis) provides a summary of the papers. "Qualitative…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Literacy