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Ellis, Edwin S.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
In response to H. Lee Swanson's paper, "Toward a Metatheory of Learning Disabilities," this counterpoint addresses the role of basic versus applied research, limitations of the procedure proposed by Swanson for establishing external validity and proving the metatheory, and limitations of metatheoretical research with regard to developing…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Exceptional Child Research, Financial Support, Learning Disabilities