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Nelli, Elizabeth – Social Education, 1985
Folktales as reflections of a culture provide many kinds of information for social studies that are unmatched in the elementary school. However, teachers must be alert to the potential of folktales to present unintended or erroneous information. (RM)
Descriptors: Books, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Data

Jones, Ann; Preece, Jenny – Computers and Education, 1986
Describes research in two different domains: novices learning programing, and school pupils interpreting Cartesian graphs. Findings in each domain are discussed, but the main focus is an examination of the extent to which general principles and issues apply across both domains. Research implications for instructional design are discussed.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Data Interpretation, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Suzuki, Lisa A., Ed.; Meller, Paul J., Ed.; Ponterotto, Joseph G., Ed. – 1996
This handbook brings together contributions by scholars in the areas of psychometrics, assessment, and evaluation who have expertise in the application of testing and assessment in multicultural environments. The book provides a comprehensive view of various cultural issues and offers updated information pertaining to the usage of major…
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Data Interpretation, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods
Hom, Willard – 2000
This study used 1994 data from the California Community College System cohort of first-time freshmen to identify that part of University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) transfer performance that is determined by factors outside the control of college administrators. The idea was to "level the playing field" when…
Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis, Data Interpretation

Pedersen, Susan – Journal of Early Intervention, 2003
This article discusses alternative analyses that reflect the practical significance of test results and the role of sample size in the interpretation of results. It explores effect size reporting and using "what if" analyses to reflect on the role of sample size in the decision to accept the null hypothesis. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Research

Schmoker, Mike – Educational Leadership, 2003
Calls for simplicity when presenting data on student achievement. Data should help teachers improve teaching and learning, and focus on specific goals such as determining how many students are succeeding in a subject and, within that subject, what are the areas of strength or weakness. (Contains 22 references.) (WFA)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation

Phillips, Linda L.; Lyons, William – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Illustrates the use of factor analysis in interpreting large sets of data. Describes how factor analysis of a 19-question survey revealed faculty opinions about library policies for (1) computerized access; (2) circulation; (3) specialized collections/services; and (4) the general collection. A characterization of each category is followed by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Policy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation

Johnson, John R. – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1988
Examines common sources of error for scholars using mission registers to study California Indian history. Draws examples from mission register studies of the Chumash tribe to illustrate problems resulting from missing entries, name changes, linguistic errors, and cross-cultural confusion about naming taboos and kin relationships. Contains 34…
Descriptors: American Indian History, American Indians, Anthropology, Data Interpretation

Gartrell, John; Marquez, Stephanie Amadeo – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 1995
Criticizes data analysis and interpretation in "The Bell Curve:" Herrnstein and Murray do not actually study the "cognitive elite"; do not control for education when examining effects of cognitive ability on occupational outcomes, ignore, cultural diversity within broad ethnic groups (Asian Americans, Latinos), ignore gender…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Data Interpretation, Educational Attainment, Educational Status Comparison

Canagarajah, A. Suresh – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1995
Analyzes code-switched utterances in English-as-a-Second-Language classes in Sri Lanka. The study shows some useful functions code-switching serves for classroom management and transmission of lesson content. The negotiation of values, identities, and roles in the classroom prepares students for their sociolinguistic life outside. (24 references)…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Code Switching (Language), Data Interpretation, English (Second Language)

Wei, Li – Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1995
Examines how an understanding of the meaning of bilingual code-switching can be achieved and how speakers with very different abilities in (and attitudes toward) the languages communicate with each other in close and informal encounters. Particular attention is given to the marking of preference organization in bilingual cross-generational family…
Descriptors: Chinese, Code Switching (Language), Data Interpretation, Ethnic Groups

Kinnick, Mary K. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1994
This article proposes that the task of providing useful information for deans and department heads has major implications for the role and preparation of college and university institutional researchers. Six areas for consideration are examined: local needs assessment, data integrity and interpretation, collaboration, skills and knowledge bases,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Collegiality, Cooperation, Data Interpretation

Brennan, Robert L. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
The framework and procedures of generalizability theory are introduced and illustrated in this instructional module that uses a hypothetical scenario involving writing proficiency. Generalizability analyses are useful for understanding the relative importance of various sources of error and for designing efficient measurement procedures. (SLD)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Data Interpretation, Equations (Mathematics), Error of Measurement

Borman, Stu – Chemical and Engineering News, 1991
Deterministic chaos which involves orderly motion is discussed. Presented is the history of chaos and two tests for chaos. Practical applications and predictions of the long-term significance of chaos research are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Chaos Theory, Chemistry, College Science, Data Interpretation

Selkirk, Keith – Mathematics in School, 1991
An open-ended data-analysis activity, prompted by a Royal Mail advertisement, explores the claim that the real cost of first class postage has fallen below the inflation rate. The activity provides realistic exercises in both arithmetic and statistical indices, and in logical interpretation of, and deduction from, the data. (JJK)
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluative Thinking