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ERIC Number: EJ258642
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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A Question of Generalizability.
Stephens, Max
Theory and Research in Social Education, v9 n4 p75-89 Win 1982
Argues that there has been a tendency to limit claims of generalizability to educational research studies which could demonstrate an appropriate use of sampling theory. The results of field studies based on precise consistent observation can be used to interpret more general social behavior. (AM)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Studies, Generalization, Research Methodology, Sampling, Scientific Methodology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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