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A Perspective on Single/within Subject Research Methods and "Scientifically Based Research."

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McDonnell, John; O'Neill, Rob – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2003

This article discusses concerns with the No Child Left Behind definition of scientifically based research and its preference for random-assignment experiments from a single/within subject research perspective. A comprehensive program of research that can focus on the bridging the gap between research and practice is proposed. (CR)

Descriptors: Definitions, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research

Applying Research to Practice: The More Pervasive Problem?

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Snell, Martha E. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2003

This article discusses the problem of translating research results into special education practices. It stresses that achieving effective research in schools requires extensive collaboration between researchers and practitioners, and outlines the role of researchers, practitioners, faculty in teacher preparation programs, state departments of…

Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Agency Role, Change Agents, Change Strategies