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Warner Tuesday Lunch Hour
What Is “Scientifically-Based Research” in Education?


March 9, 2004
Dewey B-315

As several government initiatives are established to fund and promote more “scientifically-based research in education,” what constitutes “scientifically-based research,” especially in the context of education, is by itself quite controversial. Panelists will be asked to identify what they think should count as scientifically-based research that could truly have an impact in improving education.

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