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ERIC Number: EJ278626
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Experimental Inquiry and Naturalistic Inquiry: An Evaluation.
Welch, Wayne W.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v20 n2 p95-103 Feb 1983
Naturalistic and experimental inquiry methods in educational research and evaluation are described and compared, using illustrations from two science education research projects. Several strengths and limitations of each inquiry style are identified. Suggests that investigators consider both paradigms in planning research and evaluation studies. (JN)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Inquiry, Research Methodology, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Naturalistic Research; Science Education Research