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Su, Shu-Ching; Sedory, Stephen A.; Singh, Sarjinder – Sociological Methods & Research, 2015
In this article, we adjust the Kuk randomized response model for collecting information on a sensitive characteristic for increased protection and efficiency by making use of forced "yes" and forced "no" responses. We first describe Kuk's model and then the proposed adjustment to Kuk's model. Next, by means of a simulation…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Models, Responses, Efficiency
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Gustafson, Brenda; Mahaffy, Peter; Martin, Brian – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2015
This paper focuses on one Grade 5 class (9 females; 9 males) who worked in student-pairs to view five digital learning object (DLO) lessons created by the authors and meant to introduce students to the nature of models, the particle nature of matter, and physical change. Specifically, the paper focuses on whether DLO design elements could assist…
Descriptors: Grade 5, Cooperative Learning, Resource Units, Scientific Concepts
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Waters, Andrew; Studer, Christoph; Baraniuk, Richard – Journal of Educational Data Mining, 2014
Identifying collaboration between learners in a course is an important challenge in education for two reasons: First, depending on the courses rules, collaboration can be considered a form of cheating. Second, it helps one to more accurately evaluate each learners competence. While such collaboration identification is already challenging in…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Large Group Instruction, Online Courses, Probability
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Andrich, David – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1995
Two classes of graded response models, one based on the work of L. L. Thurstone and the other on the work of G. Rasch, are juxtaposed and shown to satisfy important but mutually incompatible criteria and to reflect different response processes. Implications of the choice between these models are discussed. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Classification, Criteria, Data Collection, Item Response Theory
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Griffiths, Amy-Jane; VanDerHeyden, Amanda M.; Parson, Lorien B.; Burns, Matthew K. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2006
Several approaches to response to intervention (RTI) described in the literature could be blended into an RTI model that would be effective in the schools. An effective RTI model should employ three fundamental variables: (a) systematic data collection to identify students in need, (b) effective implementation of interventions for adequate…
Descriptors: Responses, Intervention, Data Collection, Models
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Mason, Greg – Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation/La Revue canadienne d'evaluation de programme, 1996
This article reviews issues in questionnaire design beyond the creation of standardized questions and basic data collection rules. The use of magnitude scales, the application of decision theory, and the use of a questionnaire framework that replicates how choices are made by respondents are among the new design approaches discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Models, Program Evaluation, Questionnaires