IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication Jan 1997

What practitioners need to know to evaluate research

R. Krull

Abstract

Practitioners can base design decisions on existing research once they are able to evaluate the rigor and relevance of studies. By understanding research settings, the assessment of causality, and the strength of findings, practitioners can optimally apply research results to practical design decisions.

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IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication
Published
1997-01-01
DOI
10.1109/47.649553
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Open Access
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