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ERIC Number: EJ260365
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Feb
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Meta-analysis: An Approach to the Synthesis of Research Results.
Glass, Gene V.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n2 p93-112 Feb 1982
Discusses three general characteristics and four criticisms of meta-analysis (statistical analysis of the summary findings of many research studies). Illustrates application of meta-analysis on research studies relating to school class size and achievement and inquiry teaching of biology. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Class Size, College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry, Research Methodology, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Statistical Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Meta Analysis; Science Education Research