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Baer, John; Baer, Sylvia – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The dangers of equating "statistical significance" with "real world" significance are summarized. When a finding is said to have "statistical significance," it means only that the same results would be likely to occur again if the study were repeated, not that the finding has any true personal or societal importance. (VW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Statistical Significance
Peer reviewedGersten, Russell – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2001
This essay begins by discussing the current cynicism regarding the usefulness of research-based strategies in the field of education. Using examples of high-quality research that utilizes diverse methodologies, a framework is presented for thinking about various types of research and their implications. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Methodology
Gable, Robert A., Ed.; Warren, Steven F., Ed. – 1993
This collection of papers presents strategies for teaching students with mental retardation. An introduction by Robert A. Gable and Steven F. Warren titled "The Enduring Value of Instructional Research" reviews problems besetting special education instructional research and outlines the papers' approach to the field from both an empirical research…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Methods
