<p> Scientifically Based Reading Research Criteria</p><p>Applies rigorous, system, and objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to reading development, reading instruction, and reading difficulties ______</p><p>Employs systematic, empirical methods that draw on observation or experiment ______</p><p>Involves controlled experiments with data analysis and thorough peer-review process. ______</p><p>Involves rigorous data analyses that are adequate to test the stated hypotheses and justify the general conclusions drawn. ______</p><p>Relies on measurements or observational methods that provide valid data across evaluators and observers and across multiple measurements and observations. ______</p><p>Has been accepted by a peer-reviewed journal or approved by a panel of independent experts through a comparably rigorous, objective and scientific review. ______</p><p>The Criteria provided must be met to qualify as Scientific Research Based. Please make sure that all the consultants comply with this criteria. This is a word document file, please submit the information on the spaces provided.</p><p>Language Arts/Staff Development Department R 10-12-04</p>