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O'Donovan, Cian; Michalec, Aleksandra; Moon, Joshua R. – Research Evaluation, 2022
Problems framed as societal challenges have provided fresh impetus for transdisciplinary research. In response, funders have started programmes aimed at increasing transdisciplinary research capacity. However, current programme evaluations do not adequately measure the skills and characteristics of individuals and collectives doing this research.…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Research Methodology, Researchers, Evaluation Methods
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Ebenezer, Jazlin; Kaya, Osman Nafiz; Ebenezer, Devairakkam Luke – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to investigate the changes in high school students' perceptions of fluency with innovative technologies (IT) and the levels of students' scientific inquiry abilities as a result of engaging students in long-term scientific research projects focusing on community-based environmental issues. Over a span of…
Descriptors: Research Papers (Students), Scientific Research, Environmental Research, Student Attitudes
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Cameron, Lois; Murphy, Joan – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2007
Research in the field of learning disability presents particular ethical challenges when obtaining consent from participants. This is further exacerbated when the nature of the research requires participation at all ability levels and involves people with communication impairments. The process of obtaining consent in a research study with 48…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Learning Disabilities, Ability, Ethics
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Ceci, Stephen J. – American Psychologist, 2003
The author describes his program of research over the past 25 years. This research falls into 6 areas that are interdependent and that inform each other. The overall program is guided by 3 bioecological principles that posit the need for proximal processes and motivation to actualize biological potential. The author presents examples of…
Descriptors: Ability, Self Motivation, Aptitude, Scientific Principles