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OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2012
The "PISA 2009 Technical Report" describes the methodology underlying the PISA 2009 survey. It examines additional features related to the implementation of the project at a level of detail that allows researchers to understand and replicate its analyses. The reader will find a wealth of information on the test and sample design,…
Descriptors: Quality Control, Research Reports, Research Methodology, Evaluation Criteria
And Others; Roos, Leslie L., Jr. – Evaluation Quarterly, 1979
Methods of organizing and checking administrative databanks to increase their usefulness for research and evaluation are discussed. Examples are drawn from the studies using the Manitoba Health Services Commission databank. The various uses of both manual and computerized checks are explained. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Health Services
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Crall, James J. – Journal of Dental Education, 1991
The paper addresses the potential of informatics to patient care quality assurance curricula, focusing on (1) terminology and developments related to quality of care evaluations; (2) criticisms of traditional approaches; (3) limitations of existing data sources for quality assurance in dentistry; and (4) quality assurance considerations in…
Descriptors: Automation, Data Analysis, Database Design, Databases
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Vinsonhaler, Jeane C.; Vinsonhaler, John F. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1991
Selected data drawn from national sources are statistically refined to construct a microcomputer-based model for monitoring academic quality and simulating the effects of management decisions. The method, illustrated for doctoral institutions here, can be used for colleges at any level, across institutions, and over time. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Databases, Doctoral Programs, Educational Quality
Adcock, Eugene P.; Haseltine, Reginald – 1996
The Prince George's County (Maryland) school system has developed a database warehouse system as an evaluation data support tool for fulfilling the system's information demands. This paper described the Research and Evaluation Assimilation Database (READ) warehouse support system and considers the requirements for data used in evaluation and how…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Armstrong, C. J. – 1995
The Centre for Information Quality Management (CIQM) was set up by the Library Association and UK (United Kingdom) Online User Group to act as a clearinghouse to which database users may report problems relating to the quality of any aspect of a database being used. CIQM acts as an intermediary between the user and information provider in…
Descriptors: Accrediting Agencies, Clearinghouses, Coding, Consumer Protection
White, J. L. – 1987
This paper seeks to provide a rationale for evaluating Technical and Further Education (TAFE) programs by using a management system approach that is based on corporate planning. The first section reviews the sources of increased demands for accountability in TAFE (societal, economic, government, and legislative sources) and examines various…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrative Principles, Adult Education, Audits (Verification)