And Now the Rest of the Story: The Research Process as Intervention in Experimental and Qualitative Studies

Abstract

Researchers engaged in studying schools, students, teachers, and educational processes need to more adequately capture, capitalize on, and account for the complex array of direct or indirect influences that impact research outcomes. We contend that the research process itself is an unregarded intervention beyond any intentional treatment effects or secondary effects on the research participants or other stakeholders. Implications are discussed with regard to conducting and reporting experimental and qualitative research to increase benefits to practitioners and individuals with learning disabilities.