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Can users judge what is ‘promising’ evidence in education?

Siddiqui, N.; Wardle, L.

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Lindsey Wardle lindsey.m.wardle@durham.ac.uk
PGR Student Doctor of Philosophy



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Abstract

Evidence can be used to inform decision-making by reducing uncertainty about the impact of programmes, policies and interventions (Raphael, 2000), and can yield better educational outcomes. Evidence can be confusing, however, as it varies in terms of form, quality and trustworthiness. It should be judged on the basis of its relevance to the research question, its quality and its reliability. We can assess the quality of evidence based on the research design, scale and validity, strength of measures, completeness and the dependability of the reported information (Gorard, 2015). This article discusses current definitions of what might be classed as ‘promising’ evidence for teachers and how this could be used in practice.

Citation

Siddiqui, N., & Wardle, L. (2020). Can users judge what is ‘promising’ evidence in education?. Research intelligence, 144, 20-21

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date 2020
Deposit Date Sep 10, 2020
Publicly Available Date Sep 11, 2020
Journal Research Intelligence : BERA bulletin.
Print ISSN 0307-9023
Publisher British Educational Research Association (BERA)
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 144
Pages 20-21
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1261808
Publisher URL https://www.bera.ac.uk/publication/autumn-2020

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