School Counselors as Critical Consumers of Research: Guidelines for Evaluating Quantitative Research by Recognizing Quality Indicators

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Title: School Counselors as Critical Consumers of Research: Guidelines for Evaluating Quantitative Research by Recognizing Quality Indicators
Language: English
Authors: Chae, Nancy (ORCID 0000-0002-1649-7985), Backer, Adrienne (ORCID 0000-0002-7997-0098), Mullen, Patrick R. (ORCID 0000-0003-3561-9244), Cakmak, Zeynep
Source: Professional School Counseling. n1a 2022 26(1).
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: School Counselors, Research Utilization, Decision Making, School Counseling, Statistical Analysis, Research Methodology, Guidelines, Racism, Social Justice, Journal Articles, Critical Reading, Cultural Awareness, Literature Reviews, Standards
DOI: 10.1177/2156759X221086748
ISSN: 1096-2409
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide a resource for school counselors to recognize key indicators of quality quantitative research and make informed decisions about incorporating scholarly works into school counseling practice and comprehensive program development. We describe quality indicators of quantitative research by walking readers through common sections of an article, including the literature review, method, results, and discussion sections, and considerations for critical, multicultural, and antiracist appraisal when reading quantitative research. We also address implications for school counseling practitioners, training programs, and students.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1360098
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this article is to provide a resource for school counselors to recognize key indicators of quality quantitative research and make informed decisions about incorporating scholarly works into school counseling practice and comprehensive program development. We describe quality indicators of quantitative research by walking readers through common sections of an article, including the literature review, method, results, and discussion sections, and considerations for critical, multicultural, and antiracist appraisal when reading quantitative research. We also address implications for school counseling practitioners, training programs, and students.
ISSN:1096-2409
DOI:10.1177/2156759X221086748