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Bajaj, Deepak – College Quarterly, 2015
The purpose of this study was to assess the role of Competitive and Market Intelligence (CI/MI) Research as a potential source for improving the innovation capability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's) leading to successful new product/services/processes/capabilities development (Cooper & Edgett, 2002). This report highlights the…
Descriptors: Small Businesses, Capacity Building, Research and Development, Innovation
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Bayliss, Helen R.; Wilcox, Andrew; Stewart, Gavin B.; Randall, Nicola P. – Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, 2012
This study explored factors affecting information selection by international stakeholders working with invasive species. Despite differences in information requirements between groups, all stakeholders demonstrated a clear preference for free, easily accessible online information, and predominantly used internet search engines and specialist…
Descriptors: Evidence Based Practice, Scientific Research, Research Needs, Information Needs
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Little, Judith Warren – American Journal of Education, 2012
Despite the growing volume of research on data use systems or data use activities in which teachers engage, micro-process studies--investigations of what teachers and others actually do under the broad banner of "data use" or "evidence-based decision making"--remain substantially underdeveloped. Starting with a review of the…
Descriptors: Evidence, Investigations, Decision Making, Evaluation Utilization
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O'Hare, Marianne M. – Journal of Counseling & Development, 1987
Examines the limitations of career decision-making models from a theory-in-action perspective (Argyris, 1976). Discusses research implications. (Author)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Decision Making, Models, Research Needs
Fillos, Rita M.; Bailey, William J. – 1978
Since school superintendents' use of research findings appears to be poor, this study tried to determine superintendents' attitudes toward and utilization of educational research. A questionnaire was sent to 40 superintendents and deputy and assistant superintendents in Delaware. Return rate was 57.5 percent. Findings indicate that superintendents…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Questionnaires
Rist, Ray C. – 1983
The linkage between policy research and policy formation can be strengthened through the use of qualitative methods. Currently, the linkage between policy research and policy decision making is tenuous; there are differences in philosophy, function, self-definition, and criteria by which success is measured. Although research cannot dictate the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Decision Making, Ethnography, Policy Formation
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DeFriese, Gordon H. – Journal of Dental Education, 1986
Use of the results of investigator-initiated research in dental health services policy and administration, and the relationship between the researcher and decision making or implementation based on his findings, are examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Dental Schools, Health Services, Higher Education
Austin, Bruce A. – 1983
Film audience research complements institutional research, verifying scholarship on the meanings films have to viewers and providing broad-based explanations of film images. Most important, such research focuses on the decision and motivation processes people use before they set foot in the movie theater, thereby helping to construct a context…
Descriptors: Audiences, Behavior Patterns, Communication Research, Decision Making
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Rosen, Marvin – Mental Retardation, 1972
The author argues that behavioral research within an institutional setting should be limited to investigations that can influence program development and decision making. (GW)
Descriptors: Behavior, Decision Making, Educational Needs, Exceptional Child Education
Lucas, John A. – 1976
In the past, almost all student follow-up studies have been cross institutional or very broad in nature. The target has consisted of populations of graduates, dropouts, or longitudinal entering classes. The output measures have centered around continued education of the population, job situation, mobility, reason for leaving, or a general…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Followup Studies, Institutional Research, Postsecondary Education
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Zeiss, P. Anthony – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
Presents a model of community college decision making based on institutional research illustrated using a case study of Pueblo Community College (Colorado). Describes three stages of an action plan including curriculum renewal, development of assessment and remediation services, and image improvement. Reviews results of research-based activities…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Community Colleges, Decision Making
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Morris, Cathy; Losak, John – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
Offers examples of research efforts undertaken at Miami-Dade Community College to analyze the college preparatory program, considering early research using placement test scores, research using college-preparatory course enrollment data, and most recent research using a longitudinal database. Argues that the research process must proceed with…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Community Colleges, Decision Making, Institutional Research
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Carter, Edith H. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
Offers a historical overview of the changing emphases of institutional research in community colleges during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Identifies key areas for institutional research (e.g., access and quality, employer needs, technological advances, and changing conditions in the external environment). Advocates proactive planning through…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational History
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Zwemer, Diane – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1986
Presents an annotated bibliography of ERIC materials, covering problems, practices, and priorities in institutional research; the role of the institutional research office; and research guidelines and procedures. (DMM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Administration, Community Colleges, Decision Making
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Shaver, James P. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1979
Suggests reassessment of research methods, strategies, and aims relevant to curricular/instructional decision making in the social studies. Limitations include the lack of clear-cut implications of findings for practice and the lack of cumulative findings relevant to the real life of the school. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Needs, Educational Theories
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