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Katz-Buonincontro, Jen; Anderson, Ross C. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2020
This paper reports on an integrative literature review of published articles that used either quantitative or qualitative observation methods to research creativity in learning contexts. Observation is an empirical research method used in quantitative and qualitative naturalistic studies focused on understanding behavior and interactions as they…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
Gillett-Swan, Jenna K.; Sargeant, Jonathon – Educational Research, 2018
Background: Approaches to conducting research with children afford them varying degrees of participatory power. Despite children's varying roles within research, more needs to be understood about the influences of unintentional power plays and, in particular, interactions between participant and non-participants on children's participation in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Research, Participatory Research, Children
Roberts, William L.; Schill, Loreen G. – 1991
The collection of observational data in natural settings and in real time requires equipment that is light and easily used, and programs that permit rapid and flexible encoding of data. This paper describes a set of four programs for collecting and analyzing continuous time sample, focal-individual data as described by J. Altmann (1974), using a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Research
Coulter, Cynthia L. – 1976
Procedures are presented for training classroom observers to collect data in naturalistic research projects. Training methods are directed toward the collection of highly reliable observational data. Pre-classroom training prepares observers for data collection by working with the coding manual, video-tapes, and written dialogues, and through…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection, Data Processing Occupations, Educational Research
Lincoln, Yvonna S. – 1986
This paper presents criteria for establishing the trustworthiness of naturalistic inquiries, and specific techniques to facilitate their achievement or determine the degree of their achievement. The following criteria are briefly described: fairness; and ontological, educative, catalytic and tactical authenticity. Explored in greater detail,…
Descriptors: Credibility, Data Collection, Educational Research, Epistemology

Bresler, Liora – Studies in Art Education, 1996
Discusses two issues central to ethnographic research, representation of truth and confidentiality, and how they relate to art education research. Notes that in art education areas of expertise between researcher and subject often overlap. Concludes that ethical considerations are guided by compassion and understanding rather than formula. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Education, Classroom Research, Confidentiality, Data Collection

Fielding, Rob – Australian Art Education, 1996
Highlights some of the fundamental differences between positivistic and qualitative research methods regarding art education. Defends qualitative research and argues that applying natural science research principles to human endeavors is often futile. Discusses the special problems and advantages of qualitative research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Teachers, Data Collection, Data Interpretation
Robinson, Rhonda S.; Driscoll, Marcy P. – 1993
The training of researchers in the educational technology field has continued in the traditional vein of the experimental paradigm. This document describes a workshop presented to balance that training and to prepare students to undertake research in a non-traditional way. The workshop aimed to acquaint students with non-causal naturalistic…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Case Studies, Data Collection, Definitions
Lundsteen, Sara W. – 1986
Ethnographic research (1) observes human behavior in its natural setting over a substantial period of time, (2) claims that classes of events are better understood through intensive examination of carefully selected particular cases, (3) incorporates as many of the complexities and variables into a setting as possible, and (4) is usually comprised…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creative Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Erickson, Frederick – 1985
Basic issues concerning interpretive research, and theories and methods of using interpretive research to study teaching are discussed. The concept of interpretive research may also be known as ethnographic, qualitative, participant observational, case study, symbolic interactionist, phenomenological, or constructivist. Interpretive research…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Data Collection, Data Interpretation