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Williams, Ross – Australian Universities' Review, 2008
University rankings are having a profound effect on both higher education systems and individual universities. In this paper we outline these effects, discuss the desirable characteristics of a good ranking methodology and document existing practice, with an emphasis on the two main international rankings (Shanghai Jiao Tong and THES-QS). We take…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Evaluation Criteria, Classification, Comparative Analysis

Fournier, Deborah M., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1995
The seven chapters of this special issue explore problems in how to better understand the reasoning process that is used to establish evaluative conclusions. The many unanswered questions about reasoning should stimulate further investigation of the meaning of sound evaluative reasoning. (SLD)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Data Interpretation, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1986
This brochure highlights the role of the school counselor in using educational research, and emphasizes the relationship between bias (racism and sexism) and past and present research. The tests counselors use, the ways test results are interpreted, and counseling techniques are all based on educational research. Counselors are cautioned to…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Data Interpretation, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Cromey, Allison – 2000
Data from nine Michigan elementary, middle, and high schools highlight the challenges and common strategies found in the use of student assessment data to meet public demands for accountability. The information gathered from assessment tools varies by frequency and type. Educators have, historically, underutilized data to guide practice because…
Descriptors: Accountability, Case Studies, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1986
This pamphlet provides suggestions for school administrators concerning how to best use and interpret educational research. Research and evaluation can provide educational administrators with information necessary to make and justify decisions about programs, testing, and teacher performance. Administrators must remember that: abstracts and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1986
This pamphlet describes the role of teachers in assessing the quality and utility of research. Research is the backbone of educational theory and practice, forming the basis of what is taught and how it is taught. It is important that teachers remember that: not all research is done well; abstracts and newspaper/magazine reports about research do…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1986
This pamphlet provides suggestions for students concerning how to best use and interpret educational research. Students should recognize that there is nothing wrong with questioning research. Among the myths that must be challenged are that if something is published, it must be true, and that scientists are objective and uninfluenced by societal…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1986
This pamphlet describes ways in which parents and others interested in education can effectively evaluate the usefulness of educational research. Almost everything that happens in the schools is related to educational research. Parents and concerned others should appreciate its benefits, but should be aware that: not all research is done well or…
Descriptors: Community Role, Counselor Role, Data Interpretation, Educational Research
Campbell, Patricia B. – 1989
This monograph examines educational research and some of the myths surrounding it. The results of educational research strongly influence education. Much research, past and present, is biased. It is necessary to understand that race and sex bias can affect research, to understand how to determine whether bias is present, and to know how to…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Stereotypes