The Importance of a Methodology That Maximizes Falsifiability: Its Applicability to Research about Logo

Discusses advantages and disadvantages of two types of research methodologies used to study the effect of LOGO in classroom settings: the treatment methodology and computer criticism. Stresses the importance of testable consequences. (PS)

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Published in:	Educational researcher Vol. 16; no. 5; pp. 11 - 16
Main Author:	Becker, Henry Jay
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	American Educational Research Association 01-06-1987
Subjects:	Accountability Children Classroom environment Computer programming Computer Uses in Education Computers Computers in education Courseware Educational Technology Elementary school students Evaluation Methods LOGO Programing Language Outcomes of education Papert (Seymour) Peas Pedagogy Problem Solving Research Design Research Methodology Software Evaluation Teachers
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Summary:	Discusses advantages and disadvantages of two types of research methodologies used to study the effect of LOGO in classroom settings: the treatment methodology and computer criticism. Stresses the importance of testable consequences. (PS)
ISSN:	0013-189X 1935-102X
DOI:	10.2307/1175273