Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ679541
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003
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A Perspective on Single/within Subject Research Methods and "Scientifically Based Research."
McDonnell, John; O'Neill, Rob
Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, v28 n3 p138-42 Fall 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, Federal Legislation, Guidelines, Policy Formation, Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Research Problems, Research Utilization, Scientific Research, Severe Disabilities, Special Education, Student Participation, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: No Child Left Behind Act 2001
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