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ERIC Number: EJ270264
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Nov
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Benefits of Naturalistic Methods in Research in Science Education.
Smith, Mary Lee
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n8 p627-38 Nov 1982
Argues that naturalistic research is appropriate for studying science education. Stages of naturalistic research are explained and illustrated with material from NSF-sponsored Case Studies in Science Education. Problems in traditional research methods are presented as justification for inductive models or models based on multiple methods, perspectives, and operations. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews, Research Methodology, Researchers, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Case Studies in Science Education; National Science Foundation; Science Education Research