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Observer Bias: A Methodological Consideration in Special Education Research.

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Title: Observer Bias: A Methodological Consideration in Special Education Research.
Language: English
Authors: Salvia, John A., Meisel, C. Julius
Source: Journal of Special Education. Sum 1980 14(2):261-270.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 1980
Document Type: Reports - Research
Information Analyses
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Disabilities, Exceptional Child Research, Experimenter Characteristics, Literature Reviews, Observation, Research Methodology
Abstract: The authors review the impact of research hypotheses and subject characteristics on the validity of observations. About half of the research articles ran substantial risk of biased observation; in about three-fourths of these articles, no precautions were taken by the researchers to safeguard the validity of their observations. (Author)
Journal Code: CIJFEB1981
Entry Date: 1981
Accession Number: EJ232260
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