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Role of Research
Role of Research
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The findings regarding program intensity contradict other reviews of the literature (see, for example, Heinecke et al., ~ 988; Powell and GranthamMcGregory, 1989) and evaluations of individual programs (for example, ongoing analyses conducted by Burchinal, Brooks-Gunn, and Lopez discussed below)
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Having such standards would help researchers conduct and interpret evaluations, as well as help staff, program participants, and policymakers know what to expect from a program. The choice of research methods is an essential component of the debate concerning standards of evidence.
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For example, Tammy Mann, of the Early Head Start National Resource Center based at ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, emphasized the importance of developing methodologies so that program staff are constantly thinking about what they are doing and how they are doing it. She noted, "It seems that far too little attention has been focused on developing research designs, methods, and measures that are valued, respected, and understood by program managers so that they can become increasingly able to naturally incorporate both quantitative and qualitative evaluation strategies into their programs and, in turn, make necessary refinements in program design." 6
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