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Alison K. Cohen – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2014
This case study presents an example of using a generalized linear model with a log-linear link to calculate an adjusted risk ratio to be able to assess the association between educational attainment and obesity in a cohort study of American adults. Both risk ratios and odds ratios can be calculated based on cohort study data, and risk ratios are…
Descriptors: Models, Computation, Risk, Educational Attainment
Edwards, Kelcey; Sawtell, Ellen – College Board, 2013
Presented at the Advanced Placement Annual Conference (APAC) in Las Vegas, NV in July 2013. This presentation reviews new research examining the APĀ® experience of Hispanic graduates over the past decade. Topics include an in-depth look at the AP Spanish Language and Culture gateway hypothesis and trends in family characteristics such as parent…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Hispanic American Students, High School Graduates, Family Characteristics
Camara, Wayne J.; Packman, Sheryl; Huff, Kristen – College Board, 2008
[Slides] presented at the Annual National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) in New York in March 2008. This presentation explores the demographic information as well as how and where educational measurement professionals are in the field.
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Professional Personnel, Measurement, Psychometrics