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ERIC Number: EJ416578
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0895-8017
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Research versus Advocacy in the Allocation of Resources: Problems, Causes, Solutions.
Menolascino, Frank J.; Stark, Jack A.
American Journal on Mental Retardation, v95 n1 p21-25 Jul 1990
This commentary on EC 231 901 discusses whether resource allocations and service policies for mentally retarded individuals should be based upon purported findings of scientific theory or the purported needs of service systems. The paper calls for improved research utilization and understanding of what makes a social movement work. (JDD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Human Services, Mental Retardation, Needs Assessment, Policy Formation, Program Development, Research Utilization, Resource Allocation, Scientific Research, Social Action, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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