Advancements in Research Synthesis Methods: From a Methodologically Inclusive Perspective

Autor/inn/en	Suri, Harsh; Clarke, David
Titel	Advancements in Research Synthesis Methods: From a Methodologically Inclusive Perspective
Quelle	In: Review of Educational Research, 79 (2009) 1, S.395-430 (36 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0034-6543
DOI	10.3102/0034654308326349
Schlagwörter	Research Methodology; Synthesis; Critical Theory; Evaluation Criteria; Research Problems; Interaction; Literature Reviews; Educational Research; Research Reports; Content Analysis; Meta Analysis; Guidelines; Educational Environment; Politics of Education; Qualitative Research; Research Design; Evaluation Research; Evidence + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Research method; Forschungsmethode; Kritische Theorie; Forschungskritik; Interaktion; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Research report; Forschungsbericht; Inhaltsanalyse; Meta-analysis; Metaanalyse; Richtlinien; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Educational policy; Bildungspolitik; Qualitative Forschung; Forschungsdesign; Evaluationsforschung; Evidenz
Abstract	The dominant literature on research synthesis methods has positivist and neo-positivist origins. In recent years, the landscape of research synthesis methods has changed rapidly to become inclusive. This article highlights methodologically inclusive advancements in research synthesis methods. Attention is drawn to insights from interpretive, critical, and participatory traditions for enhancing trustworthiness, utility, and/or emancipatory potential for research syntheses. Also noted is a paucity of the literature that builds connections between methodologically diverse segments of the literature on research synthesis methods. Salient features of a methodologically inclusive research synthesis (MIRS) framework are described. The MIRS framework has been conceptualized by distilling and synthesizing ideas, theories, and strategies from the extensive literatures on research synthesis methods and primary research methods. Rather than prescribe how a research synthesis should be conducted or evaluated, this article attempts to open spaces, raise questions, explore possibilities, and contest taken-for-granted practices. (Contains 1 table, 1 figure and 13 notes.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10