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Orwin, Robert G. – New Directions for Testing and Measurement, 1985
The manner in which results and methods are reported influences the ability of the synthesis of prior studies for planning new evaluations. Confidence ratings, coding conventions, and supplemental evidence can partially overcome the difficulties. Planners must acknowledge the influence of their own judgement in using prior research. (Author)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Meta Analysis
Download full textPollard, John A. – 1990
The implementation of research design in studies on substance abuse education is discussed in this meta-analysis. Findings indicate that the quality of research design is constrained by negative feedback from evaluation stakeholders. This finding is applied to an evaluation of the Here's Looking at You, 2000 drug education program currently…
Descriptors: Drug Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
