The myth of research-based practice: The critical case of educational inquiry

International Journal of Social Research Methodology: Theory and Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 317-330

  Hammersley, Martyn ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 27744480032     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1364557042000232844     Document Type: Article

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