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Peer reviewedCarlberg, Conrad G.; Walberg, Herbert J. – Journal of Special Education, 1984
In this introduction to the applicaton of meta-analysis as a quantitative synthesis technique, several alternative approaches to research synthesis are described. Their advantages and disadvantages, as compared to those of the techniques of meta-analysis. Decisions that must be faced by the prospective user of meta-analysis are described.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis, Research Methodology, Synthesis
Kavale, Kenneth A. – Exceptional Education Quarterly, 1983
Meta-analysis, applying data analysis to quantitative summaries of individual studies, is described in terms of procedures and advantages (inclusiveness and examination of interactions across studies) for special education research. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedKavale, Kenneth A. – Journal of Special Education, 1984
The need for research synthesis is explored as well as the benefits of meta-analysis, particularly those related to understanding and explanation. The problems with traditional review methods are discussed, with special relevance to their failure to resolve problems. Finally, the findings from several meta-analyses are summarized and contrasted…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedSindelar, Paul T.; Wilson, Richard J. – Journal of Special Education, 1984
The authors cite problems but regard meta-analysis as an improvement over traditional methods of research integration. Advantages are increased objectivity, freedom from arbitrary levels of statistical significance, and potential to relate an array of independent variables to effect size. Disadvantages include questionable reliability of ratings…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Meta Analysis, Research Methodology
