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Glass, Gene V. – Educational Researcher, 1979
Most of the variance in educational effectiveness studies is inexplicable in terms of influences that can be measured and controlled. Nevertheless, it is still possible to design educational policy that will function well under conditions of uncertainty. (Author/RLV)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Nelson, Larry R. – Journal of Experimental Education, 1979
The authors state that multiple regression is a powerful method of statistical analysis, provides a strength of relationship index, and should replace analysis of variance (ANOVA) in educational research. They also discuss the coding of categorical variables and available computer programs for multiple regression. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs
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Crosby, Faye; And Others – NWSA Journal, 1994
Reexamines M. Elizabeth Tidball's claim that women who graduate from women's colleges accomplish more than other, similar women who graduate from coeducational colleges. The authors believe Tidball's work is insensitive to class issues and argue that her approach does not control for other factors that might covary with whether the college is…
Descriptors: Coeducation, College Graduates, College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Analysis
Wiseman, Alexander W.; Alromi, Naif – 2002
A cross-national analysis was conducted to identify contextual influences that shape policies regarding the school-to-work transition and education-work linkages. The study's theoretical framework included principles based on technical-rational perspectives and neo-institutional perspectives. The study tested the following hypotheses: (1) schools…
Descriptors: Career Development, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Context Effect