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Direct linkMartin, Andrew J. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2006
Background: This study seeks to identify the cornerstones of personal bests (PBs) in the educational setting. Aims: The study proposes a multidimensional PB model in which students are most likely to attain PBs on tasks/goals that are (1) specific, (2) challenging, (3) competitively self-referenced, and (4) self-improvement based. Sample: The…
Descriptors: Persistence, Data Analysis, Multidimensional Scaling, Factor Analysis
Peer reviewedBirenbaum, Menucha; Tatsuoka, Kikumi – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1982
Empirical results from two studies--a simulation study and an experimental one--indicated that, in achievement data of the problem-solving type where a specific subject matter area is being tested, the greater the variety of the algorithms used, the higher the dimensionality of the test data. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Factor Structure
