The paper discusses five basic single subject research designs used to study special education students: the ABAB (reversal), multiple baseline, multiple probe, changing criterion, and multi-element designs. Examples are provided of each along with information on data evaluation and limitations. (CL)

Group research in special education is defined and its scope explained to encompass questions of description, difference, and relationship. Advantages of the group orientation over the single subject design are noted. Validity issues are examined. (CL)

The article describes single subject research designs appropriate for use by special education personnel to determine whether the treatment methods being employed are effective and responsible for behavior change. (DB)

Addresses the use of subjective judgment in research that involves statistical/quantitative methods with regard to four aspects of quantitative research: (1) design; (2) preliminary analyses; (3) general analyses; and (4) specific analyses. (Contains 37 references.) (ASK)

Responding to the the McFaul and Cooper article on peer clinical supervision, the author points out that their negative findings could have resulted from inadequate research design. (MD)

Examines the influences on research design selection and success in competition of 22 finalists at the 44th International Science and Engineering Fair. Findings show students are largely accurate in self-reports of design and interact with mentors on several levels outside influences reflect shifts in motivational orientation and success…

Focuses on and discusses the common knowledge concerning research design and the statistical analysis of data. (Author/ASK)

This guide is designed as a resource for leaders and evaluators of K-12 online learning programs. In this guide, the term "online learning" is used to refer to a range of education programs and resources in the K-12 arena, including distance learning courses offered by universities, private providers, or teachers at other schools;…

Critiquing the McFaul and Cooper article, the author cites poor research design and implementation as the reason for negative research findings on clinical supervision. Seven concepts of clinical supervision are outlined. (MD)

The authors respond to an earlier article by S. Stainback and W. Stainback which suggested the need for more qualitative research in special education. The response centers on the need for better research in the field. The Stainbacks reply, questioning the underlying rationales denigrating qualitative research. (CL)

Considerations for evaluating single subject research in special education include the social validation of treatment goals and effects, the clarity and completeness of treatment descriptions, the generality of treatment results, and component analyses of treatment packages. (Author/CL)

This paper describes the design of a major development and research project within the Teaching and Learning Research Programme in the United Kingdom. It outlines the project's aims to enhance teaching and learning in schools through innovative practice at classroom and school level and through networking. It describes the assumptions and…

One of the goals of the Strategies and Models for Improved Learning through Effective Data Use (SMILE) project was to develop a data-capacity survey (DCS) to measure a schools capacity to use data. In this study, a DCS was developed and field tested. The DCS, which was field tested at six Milwaukee Public Schools (Wisconsin), was a pen-and-paper…

Urban districts around the United States are attempting systemic change by offering schools a "menu" of externally developed school reform designs. Yet, how do faculties who are relatively unfamiliar with the designs choose among them? This question is addressed by analyzing qualitative data collected in the Memphis City Schools…

Questions efficacy of Department of Education's recent decision to support only studies using quantitative experimental research designs. Describes advantages of qualitative research. (Contains 23 references.) (PKP)