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Understanding education indicators : a practical primer for research and policy / Mike Planty, Deven Carlson.
| Author/creator | Planty, Mike |
| Other author | Carlson, Deven. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Teachers College Press, ©2010. |
| Description | xi, 147 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | An overview of indicators. What is an indicator? -- Types of indicators -- Purposes of indicators -- History of education indicators -- Qualities of a good indicator -- A framework for understanding indicator quality -- Limitations and distortions -- Organization of the book -- Measurement. Origins of indicators -- Moving from origination to conceptualization to observation -- Considerations of reliability and validity -- Summary -- Sources of information and error. Why does error exist? -- Populations versus samples -- Weighting samples -- Nonsampling error -- Analysis and dissemination errors -- Summary -- Statistics and data presentation. Statistical concepts and measures -- Statistical testing and statistical significance -- Other considerations for evaluating indicator quality -- Graphics -- The misuse of statistical indicators. Manipulation of indicators -- Using indicators to advance an interest -- So what can be done? |
| Local note | Little-357090--3051310597630 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010013699 |
| ISBN | 9780807751206 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0807751200 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB2846 .P55 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |