DocumentCode
1528280
Title
What practitioners need to know to evaluate research
Author
Krull, Robert
Author_Institution
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
Volume
40
Issue
3
fYear
1997
fDate
9/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
168
Lastpage
181
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
Keywords
professional communication; causality assessment; findings; practical design decisions; practitioners; research evaluation; research settings; Data analysis; Design engineering; Manuals; Materials testing; Professional communication; Publishing; Usability; Writing;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1434
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/47.649553
Filename
649553
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