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Sagoe, Dominic – Qualitative Report, 2012
Over the past few years, the focus group method has assumed a very important role as a method for collecting qualitative data in social and behavioural science research. This article elucidates theoretical and practical problems and prospects associated with the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method in social and behavioural science…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Behavioral Science Research, Social Science Research, Qualitative Research
Jason, Leonard A.; Glenwick, David S. – 1977
This article describes the use of the precise feedback and negative reinforcement to ameliorate problems at a community health center. Both procedures were successful in improving the performance (returning toys to their appropriate places) of undergraduate paraprofessionals involved in an educational program for disadvantaged children. The study…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Science Research, Community Services, Feedback
Vaughan, Willard S., Ed. – 1989
This report documents research and development performed by principal investigators under the sponsorship of the Office of Naval Research Cognitive and Neural Sciences Division during fiscal year 1989. Programs are conducted under contracts and grants awarded on the basis of proposals received in response to a Broad Agency Announcement in the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Federal Programs, Intelligence
Weinbach, Robert W., Ed.; Rubin, Allen, Ed. – 1980
Integrative and separate approaches to education in social work research are considered in eight papers. In "Education of Human Services Practitioners for Clinical Evaluation," Naomi Gottlieb and Cheryl Richey consider clinical research courses offered in conjunction with practice methods courses at the School of Social Work, University…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Clinical Experience, College Curriculum, College Programs
Howard Univ., Washington, DC. Mental Health Research and Development Center. – 1982
A project to expand the participation of faculty from predominantly black colleges and universities in educational research and development is described. During three 4-week summer residential workshops, three courses were offered: Models and Methods of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Computer Utilization in Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Black Colleges, College Faculty, Computers
Greenwood, Charles R., Ed.; And Others – 1985
This monograph contains five papers that discuss an eco-behavioral approach to psychology, special education, and applied behavior analysis. The papers point out the advantages of assessing ecological factors (such as natural stimuli and special education procedures) in a quantitative fashion and in a temporal relationship with student behavior.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education