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January 1, 2008Education Review // Reseñas Educativas

Educational Research and Evidence-based Practice

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Curated review examines methodological debates and evidence-based frameworks in educational research, highlighting tensions between randomized trials, qualitative approaches, and policymaking.

Key Points

  • To evaluate foundational debates and methodological challenges in educational research while exploring how various research traditions inform policy decisions and educational practice.
  • Curated analysis compiling foundational classical papers alongside contemporary perspectives on educational inquiry.
  • Methodological review evaluating diverse paradigms, particularly qualitative approaches, randomized controlled trials, and action research.
  • Highlights structural tensions and methodological criticisms surrounding qualitative inquiry in educational settings.
  • Clarifies the distinct theoretical roles, benefits, and trade-offs of using randomized controlled trials versus action research to guide educational policy.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a107bc3d13714ec96ffe85bhttps://doi.org/10.14507/er.v0.1127
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