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When Nothing Is Something: Null Results in Informal Learning Research

Sat, April 23, 2:30 to 4:00pm PDT (2:30 to 4:00pm PDT), Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, Floor: South Building, Level 1, Pacific Ballroom 19

Session Type: Structured Poster Session

Abstract

By their nature, informal learning environments are often noisier (both literally and figuratively) than laboratory or classroom environments. And researchers have less control over the research process itself. The main outcome of this session will be a glance at the wide manifestations null results can take in our field and how to design for, interpret and communicate them. It includes a mix of review/theoretical discussions meant to guide the future and empirical results meant to provide real-world examples.

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