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The Components of Construct Validity: A Comparison of Two Measures of General Education Outcomes.

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Pike, Gary R. – Journal of General Education, 1992

Presents a study comparing two measures of general education outcomes, focusing on the validity of these instruments as measures of program effectiveness. Challenges the perceived advantages of standardized testing as measures of general education outcomes, recommending qualitative, institution-specific approaches relying on student and faculty…

Descriptors: College Outcomes Assessment, Comparative Analysis, Construct Validity, Evaluation Methods

Dimensions of Academic Growth and Development During College: Using Alumni Reports to Evaluate Education Programs. ASHE Annual Meeting Paper.

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Pike, Gary R. – 1991

This study attempted to validate the use of academic growth and development items from Tennessee alumni surveys as measures of program quality and effectiveness at the University of Tennessee (UTK), Knoxville. The argument is made that it is essential that the instruments used to assess students educational outcomes be valid measures of the goals…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Alumni, College Outcomes Assessment, Construct Validity