Research on learning applies various designs which refer to plans that outline how information is to be gathered for testing a hypothesis or theoretical assumption. Research designs are the heart of quantitative research. They include systematic observations, measures, treatments, their random assignment to groups, and time. Accordingly, research designs include identifying the data gathering method(s), the instruments to be used or created for assessment, how the instruments will be administered, and how the information will be organized and analyzed in accordance with the subject to be investigated. Among the various designs to consider in the area of research on learning are
Experimental designs
Quasi-experimental designs
Nonexperimental designs
Each design offers its particular advantages and disadvantages concerning validity, reliability, and feasibility. Although all experiments share common features, their applications vary in accordance with...
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Seel, N.M. (2012). Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs for Research on Learning. In: Seel, N.M. (eds) Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Springer, Boston, MA. //doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_716