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Wachter, Kenneth W. – Science, 1988
Defines meta-analysis as statistical procedures for combining results from previous separate studies. Discusses four charges promoted by some skeptics as it relates to this statistical procedure. States that many of the trends making a place for meta-analysis are disturbing. (RT)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Effect Size, Higher Education, Meta Analysis
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Kolata, Gina Bari – Science, 1978
Discusses recent protest concerning the conduct of survey research. (SL)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, National Surveys, Research
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Mincy, Robert B.; And Others – Science, 1990
Research which makes possible a quantification of the size, composition, and growth of the underclass is discussed. Trends in the quality of life and the growth of the underclass are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Definitions, Demography, Higher Education