Interpretation, Understanding, and Educational Research.

Ericson, David P.; Ellett, Frederick S., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Interpretation, Understanding, and Educational Research.

Ericson, David P.; Ellett, Frederick S., Jr.

Teachers College Record, v83 n4 p497-513 Sum 1982

The difficulties surrounding the application of educational research are explored from the point of view that an empirical understanding of the social sciences is not as effective as a common sense approach to human behavior called "interpretative understanding." Shortcomings of empiricist methodology, laws, and interpretation are discussed. (FG)

Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimenter Characteristics, Public Policy, Research Methodology, Research Utilization, Social Science Research

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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