In a Delphi study of research needs in educational technology, 89 recognized leaders in
educational technology suggested 163 research needs. A small number of high-priority needs
was identified using an adaptation of the Scree test, a method that is usually restricted to factor
analysis. The results indicated that the Scree test was a useful analytic tool for survey results.
Its use should be extended to other applications.
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