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ERIC Number: EJ214688
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Dec
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Assessment as Exploratory Research: A Theoretical Overview.
Burton, Nancy W.
Educational Technology, v19 n12 p5-11 Dec 1979
Presents a case for conducting exploratory rather than confirmatory research in generating hypotheses as opposed to testing them. Exploratory data analysis, the National Assessment Design, and the analysis of assessment data are explained. (RAO)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Research Methodology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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