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Spencer, Neil H.; Lay, Margaret; Kevan de Lopez, Lindsey – International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 2017
When undertaking quantitative hypothesis testing, social researchers need to decide whether the data with which they are working is suitable for parametric analyses to be used. When considering the relevant assumptions they can examine graphs and summary statistics but the decision making process is subjective and must also take into account the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Decision Making, Hypothesis Testing, Social Science Research
Stanley, Todd; Moore, Betsy – Eye on Education, 2011
The ideas and examples in this book help teachers successfully collaborate to raise student achievement through the use of formative assessments. Here, Todd Stanley and Betsy Moore, educators with over 40 years of combined experience, offer proven formative assessment strategies to teachers in a professional learning community. Contents include:…
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Teacher Collaboration, Communities of Practice, Educational Assessment
Talmage, Harriet – Curriculum Review, 1981
This article is designed to help textbook selection committees and personnel make better choices of instructional materials. It outlines the types of information selectors will need about their own districts' curriculum and characteristics and presents a chart for design analysis of this data which can be used in textbook evaluation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Charts, Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
Kosslyn, Stephen M. – 1987
The technique developed in this research paper for analyzing the information in charts and graphs is designed to reveal design flaws in the display that may prevent them from conveying information effectively. This analytic scheme requires isolating four types of constituents in a display and specifying their structure and interrelations at the…
Descriptors: Charts, Cognitive Processes, Data Analysis, Evaluation Criteria
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Marks, Neil B.; O'Connell, Richard T. – Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2003
In this paper, a method for analyzing data from student evaluations of teaching is presented. The first step of the process requires development of a regression model for teacher's summary rating as a function of student's expected grade. Then, two-sigma control charts for individual evaluation scores (section averages) and residuals from the…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Charts, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Models
Blumberg, Carol Joyce – 1989
A subset of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology known as Control Charting is introduced. SPC methodology is a collection of graphical and inferential statistics techniques used to study the progress of phenomena over time. The types of control charts covered are the null X (mean), R (Range), X (individual observations), MR (moving…
Descriptors: Charts, Data Analysis, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods
Kahan, David – 2002
Acknowledging the need for additional practical resources for integrating technology into physical education assessment, this paper provides strategies and step-by-step instructions for incorporating Microsoft Excel into physical educators' assessment tools. The first section briefly reviews the literature on assessment in physical education. The…
Descriptors: Charts, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education
Cognetta, Randall A.; Goodwine, Jean – 1982
The Quality Circle project is a problem-solving concept requiring the interaction of a variety of organizational skills. Circle members work together, becoming involved in problem-solving processes. They make decisions and take action based upon the data they collect. The reliablity of those data is crucial to the circle's success. Presented in…
Descriptors: Charts, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Display Aids
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Penniman, W. D.; Dominick, W. D. – Information Processing and Management, 1980
Presents the state-of-the-art of information systems monitoring, addressing historical and current approaches and manual and automated techniques; develops the concept of automated monitoring into a well-defined methodology; formulates methodologies/techniques/theoretical foundations for analyzing monitored data; and discusses computer based…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Flow Charts
Kogan, Deborah; Koller, Vinz; Kozumplik, Richalene; Lawrence, Mary Ann – 1999
This document presents 22 tools that were developed for use in a five-module training package to assist employment and training service providers comply with the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 and develop a one-stop training and employment services system. Each tool addresses a different aspect of the process of developing a one-stop delivery…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Brainstorming, Career Centers, Charts
Smith, Allen G.; And Others – 1976
This interim report describes the development of program implementation and cost studies for Year II of the process evaluation of Project Developmental Continuity (PDC), a Head Start demonstration program aimed at providing educational and developmental continuity between children's Head Start and primary school experiences. Specific areas focused…
Descriptors: Charts, Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Shaoul, Jean – 1975
A road safety study was conducted by the University of Salford, Great Britain, in order to evaluate the effects of secondary level driver education in reducing the occurrence of accidents. It examines the feasibility of using accidents and traffic offenses as criteria for evaluating courses in driver education. To achieve this objective, 1,800…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Charts, Comparative Analysis, Course Evaluation
Halasz, Ida; Behm, Karen – 1982
Developed as a guide for improving current procedures or initiating procedures to evaluate vocational education programs in correctional institutions, this handbook provides an introduction to and understanding of the evaluation process through the use of a case study, flowcharts, check lists, descriptions of helpful resources, and examples of…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Case Studies, Check Lists, Correctional Education
Trace, Michael W. – 1982
This learning module, which is intended for use in in-service training for vocational rehabilitation counselors, reviews the systematic methods available to measure and record client behavior. The first section covers procedures for making necessary calculations and keeping needed records with respect to behavioral events and their duration and…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavioral Objectives, Charts, Classroom Observation Techniques