A CRITIQUE OF A RESEARCH REPORT: PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION VERSUS USUAL CLASSROOM PROCEDURES IN TEACHING BOYS TO READ.

This discussion of the hypothesis, evidence, and inference presented in an American Educational Research Journal article has attempted to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the material presented. The purpose here is not to question the competency of the principal investigator, for undoubtedly many of the questions raised herein could be answered by referring to the detailed report of the study that was submitted to the U. S. Office of Education. This discussion is presented to call the attention of the readers to strengths and weaknesses of the study, to encourage their consideration of them in reaching conclusions, and to encourage others to engage in the process of critical evaluation of publisbed research articles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]