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ERIC Number: EJ592246
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Publication Date: 1998
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Class Size and Educational Achievement: A Review of Methodology with Particular Reference to Study Design.
Goldstein, Harvey; Blatchford, Peter
British Educational Research Journal, v24 n3 p255-68 Jun 1998
Reviews research into class size effects from a methodological viewpoint, concentrating on various strengths and weaknesses of randomized controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies. Discusses population definitions, causation, and generally sets out criteria for valid inferences from such studies. Illustrates with new findings from data in the Tennessee Student Teacher Achievement Ratio (STAR) study. (DSK)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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