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Genetic Algorithms: A Pragmatic, Non-Parametric Approach to Exploratory Analysis of Questionnaires in Educational Research.

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Madden, Andrew D. – Educational Research, 1999

Explains genetic algorithms, a means of generating logical rules that predict one variable by relating it to others. Describes how they can be applied to analysis of survey data. (SK)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Data Analysis, Educational Research, Nonparametric Statistics

Comparison of Three Algorithms for Analyzing Questionnaire-Type Needs Assessment Data to Establish Need Priorities.

Cummings, Oliver W. – Journal of Instructional Development, 1985

This study of training needs utilized a questionnaire to assess participant's opinions of knowledge level that should exist and knowledge level that does exist in 25 content areas and analyzed the resultant data using three different approaches: mean difference analysis, multicomponent data analysis, and weighted need index. (MBR)

Descriptors: Algorithms, Attitude Measures, Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis