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Research
Term | Definition |
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Experimental Research | test an idea to determine whether it influences an outcome or dependent variable; have 2 or more groups to study; establish possible cause and effect between variables |
Descriptive research | statistical; describes data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon being studied; does not answer how/when/why |
correlational study | looks for consistent relationships between two phenomena |
action research | solve an immediate problem; the rationality and just of own practices, way to address issues and solve problems |
collaborative coaching | teachers and coaches identify strengths and areas for growth, formulate practice goals, and design data-based plan to improve instruction and behavior management; ongoing teacher formative assessment; feedback and support are key |
cross-sectional | looking at people who different in a key characteristic at a specific point in time; |
case study | researchers focus on a bounded system; answers descriptive questions |