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Assignment Task Part 2

Remembering that all research has some error.

Respond to at least one colleague’s post in a 100 word-response in the following way:

· Comment on how we as social change agents and critical consumers of research can balance the usefulness with the error in the research.

· Do we throw the research out because of too much error, or is there something useful that it can tell us?

Brenda Miller 

Initial Post RE: Discussion - Week 1

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Research Article

The article by Yavich and Davidovich (2019), “Use of iPads in the Education of Children with Autism-Spectrum Disorder,” identifies the effects of iPads on ASD students in the areas of learning, communication, and social skills, as well as any additional negative effects. In the end, it was determined that technology such as iPads, create many positive benefits for ASD students, educationally and socially, but there is also the possibility of negative effects such as obsession and outbursts (Yavich & Davidoch, 2019).

Who and How it Helps

This research will help parents and educators identify possible technological advancements for helping ASD students be more successful in and out of the classroom. In addition, it will create a better understanding of the positive and negative effects of iPads and aid them in making decisions about the further use of technology with this population of students.

Independent and Dependent Variables

In this research the Independent Variable (X) is the use of the iPads with ASD students and the Dependent Variable (Y) is the positive and/or negative effects the iPads have on the students.

Errors

            The research model presented may be inaccurate due to human error. One specific example from this study involved the questionnaire used, and the imbalance of female and male participants. Out of 100 participants, 95 were female and 5 were male. The wording of the questionnaire can affect how different genders respond by influencing their perception. According to Dietz and Kalof (2009) various types of mistakes are simply different ways of looking at the same problem. In addition, the researchers acknowledged that they had difficulty finding participants that were qualified in special education to complete the questionnaire. By including participants that are not certified or properly trained for working with special education students, especially ASD students, this creates greater room for error. This is why it is critical to create data collection methods that are clear, concise, and succinct.

 

Resources

 

Dietz, T., & Kalof, L. (2009). Introduction to social statistics: The logic of statistical reasoning. West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell.

Yavich, R., & Davidovich, N. (2019). Use of iPads in the education of children with Autism-Spectrum Disorder. Higher Education Studies, 9(4), 214-225. https://doi.org/10.5539/hes.v9n4p214

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