between or among those groups on outcome or dependent variables” (p. 117). In this study, the groups were pre-existing. Through the spring and summer of 2007, students were selected or directed to enroll in remedial English courses. These assignments were made as a consequence of test scores which were equated to the scores on the ACT-Compass testing program in use at the University. Upon successful completion of the remedial program (as measured by a passing grade), students took the ACT-Compass testing placement program again and, if successful, were then authorized to enroll in college-level English coursework. defining characteristic of causal-comparative research is that the independent “The variables are (a) categorical and (b) not experimentally manipulated” (Schenker & Rumrill, 2004, p. 118). The independent variable in this study is the assignment to the remedial English course program. This is a categorical variable that is not experimentally manipulated. Student assignments are based on a cut-off score a pass or fail mechanism once assigned, the score – – itself is insignificant. The same is true of the test when taken at the end of the coursework. References Schenker, J. D., & Rumrill, J. D. (2004). Causal-comparative research designs. Journal Of Vocational Rehabilitation, 21(3), 117-121. In the procedures section, the details necessary to replicate the study are outlined. Procedures: This includes, but is not limited to, information about securing IRB approval, eliciting participants for the study, conducting a pilot study, training individuals to implement treatment, administrating of the procedures, gathering the data, and recording procedures. The procedures must be described in a chronological, step-by-step narrative. The recommended length is words. Research at the pseudonymously Alexandra University has a stated policy for the use of its materials. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) will first determine if the research conducted involved staff or students at the university this research uses university student records for data. – The research is designed for dissemination beyond the classroom this research is intended for –
between or among those groups on outcome or dependent variables” (p. 117). In this study, the groups were pre-existing. Through the spring and summer of 2007, students were selected or directed to enroll in remedial English courses. These assignments were made as a consequence of test scores which were equated to the scores on the ACT-Compass testing program in use at the University. Upon successful completion of the remedial program (as measured by a passing grade), students took the ACT-Compass testing placement program again and, if successful, were then authorized to enroll in college-level English coursework. “The defining characteristic of causal-comparative research is that the independent variables are (a) categorical and (b) not experimentally manipulated” (Schenker & Rumrill, 2004, p. 118). The independent variable in this study is the assignment to the remedial English course program. This is a categorical variable that is not experimentally manipulated. Student assignments are based on a cut-off score – a pass or fail mechanism – once assigned, the score itself is insignificant. The same is true of the test when taken at the end of the coursework. References Schenker, J. D., & Rumrill, J. D. (2004). Causal-comparative research designs. Journal Of Vocational Rehabilitation, 21(3), 117-121. Procedures: In the procedures section, the details necessary to replicate the study are outlined. This includes, but is not limited to, information about securing IRB approval, eliciting participants for the study, conducting a pilot study, training individuals to implement treatment, administrating of the procedures, gathering the data, and recording procedures. The procedures must be described in a chronological, step-by-step narrative. The recommended length is words. Research at the pseudonymously Alexandra University has a stated policy for the use of its materials. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) will first determine if the research conducted involved staff or students at the university – this research uses university student records for data. The research is designed for dissemination beyond the classroom – this research is intended for
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