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The Validity of Comparative Educational Studies.

Authors :
Bechger, Timo M.
van den Wittenboer, Godfri
Hox, Joop J.
De Glopper, C.
Source :
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice. Fall 1999 18(3):18-26.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Provides an explanation of the conditions required for valid comparison of educational achievement among existing groups, using the reading literacy study of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement as an example. Discusses the meaningfulness and appropriateness of comparisons. (SLD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0731-1745
Volume :
18
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ600459
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive