Developmental Research: The Definition and Scope.

Richey, Rita C.

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Title:	Developmental Research: The Definition and Scope.
Authors:	Richey, Rita C.
Descriptors:	Definitions; Educational Research; Educational Technology; Evaluation Methods; Instructional Design; Instructional Development; Models; Program Evaluation; Research Methodology; Systems Approach
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Publication Date:	1994-00-00
Pages:	9
Pub Types:	Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Abstract:	Developmental research, as opposed to simple instructional development, has been defined as the systematic study of designing, developing, and evaluating instructional programs, processes, and products that must meet criteria of internal consistency and effectiveness. Developmental research is particularly important in the field of instructional technology. The most common types of developmental research involve situations in which the product-development process is analyzed and described, and the final product is evaluated. A second type of developmental research focuses more on the impact of the product on the learner or the organization. A third type of study is oriented toward a general analysis of design development or evaluation processes as a whole or as components. A fundamental distinction should be made between reports of actual developmental research (practice) and descriptions of design and development procedural models (theory). Although it has frequently been misunderstood, developmental research has contributed much to the growth of the field as a whole, often serving as a basis for model construction and theorizing. One figure illustrates the discussion. (Contains 24 references.) (SLD)
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Note:	In: Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Presentations at the 1994 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Sponsored by the Research and Theory Division (16th, Nashville, TN, February 16-20, 1994); see IR 016 784.
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