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Peer reviewedHenriksen, Melvin, Ed.; Wagon, Stan, Ed. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1991
Using a graphical analysis of the linear best fit for a set of Cartesian data points, the drawbacks of the least-squares method for determining this best fit are discussed. The Wald Line, which utilizes a variation of the geometric mean, is proposed as the best alternative to the least-squares regression line particularly when the data contain…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Goodness of Fit, Higher Education, Least Squares Statistics
Brinkman, Paul T.; Allen, Richard H. – Association for Institutional Research, 1986
Concepts of costs and cost analysis in higher education are examined, along with how to prepare for a cost study. Specific cost analysis techniques are identified, along with types of data generated and potential problems. In preparing for cost studies, it is important to consider: purpose, types of cost analysis, types of cost, common…
Descriptors: College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance, Higher Education
Download full textRudner, Lawrence M., Ed.; Schaefer, William D., Ed. – Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation, 2000
This document consists of the first 10 articles of volume 8 of the electronic journal "Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation" published in 2002-2003: (1) "Using Electronic Surveys: Advice from Survey Professionals" (David M. Shannon, Todd E. Johnson, Shelby Searcy, and Alan Lott); (2) "Four Assumptions of Multiple Regression That Researchers…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students, Cheating, Educational Research
Rudner, Lawrence M., Ed.; Schafer, William D., Ed. – Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation, 2001
This document consists of papers published in the electronic journal "Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation" during 2000-2001: (1) "Advantages of Hierarchical Linear Modeling" (Jason W. Osborne); (2) "Prediction in Multiple Regression" (Jason W. Osborne); (3) Scoring Rubrics: What, When, and How?"…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Taylor, Bryan J. R. – Association for Institutional Research, 1986
A comparative budget analysis approach employed by British universities is discussed. The British funding system analyzes in detail unit costs and marginal costs and undertakes comparative assessments of expenditure patterns and priorities for a group of 95 institutions with similar objectives, in which each has autonomy in resource allocation.…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Departments
Smart, John C., Ed. – 1994
This collection of nine papers addresses theory and research in higher education. The papers include: (1) "Student Learning at Metropolitan Universities" (George D. Kuh and others); (2) "Applications of Generalizability Theory in Higher Education Assessment Research" (Gary R. Pike); (3) Policy Models and Policy Instruments in…
Descriptors: Athletics, College Faculty, College Students, Community Colleges
Noble, Julie P.; Sawyer, Richard – 1988
The validity of American College Testing Program (ACT) test scores and self-reported high school grades for predicting grades in specific college freshman courses was studied. Specific course grades are typically used to place students in remedial, standard, or advanced classes. These placement decisions, in turn, have immediate implications for…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods
