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Kavgaoglu, Derya; Alci, Bülent – Educational Research and Reviews, 2016
The goal of this research which was carried out in reputable dedicated call centres within the Turkish telecommunication sector aims is to evaluate competence-based curriculums designed by means of internal funding through Stufflebeam's context, input, process, product (CIPP) model. In the research, a general scanning pattern in the scope of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evaluation Methods, Models, Curriculum Evaluation
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Jamshidian, Mortaza; Mata, Matthew – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 2008
Incomplete or missing data is a common problem in almost all areas of empirical research. It is well known that simple and ad hoc methods such as complete case analysis or mean imputation can lead to biased and/or inefficient estimates. The method of maximum likelihood works well; however, when the missing data mechanism is not one of missing…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Simulation, Factor Analysis, Research Methodology
Ulrich, Jana Wellman – ProQuest LLC, 2009
A growing number of demographically diverse, globally-conscious students demand instant access and flexibility when it comes to formal learning. Institutions of higher education are hard pressed to respond, and often cling to old delivery methods and pedagogy. Learner-directed use of Web 2.0 applications to locate, organize, and evidence…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Structural Equation Models, Colleges, Online Courses
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Hoy, Wayne K.; Tarter, John C.; Hoy, Anita Woolfolk – American Educational Research Journal, 2006
Researchers have been challenged to go beyond socioeconomic status in the search for school-level characteristics that make a difference in student achievement. The purpose of the present study was to identify a new construct, academic optimism, and then use it to explain student achievement while controlling for socioeconomic status, previous…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Socioeconomic Status, Factor Analysis, Academic Achievement