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Flexible, Free Software for Multilevel Multiple Imputation: A Review of Blimp and jomo
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Hayes, Timothy – Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 2019
Multiple imputation is a popular method for addressing data that are presumed to be missing at random. To obtain accurate results, one's imputation model must be congenial to (appropriate for) one's intended analysis model. This article reviews and demonstrates two recent software packages, Blimp and jomo, to multiply impute data in a manner…
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Hierarchical Linear Modeling, Data Analysis
A State-of-the-Art Review of the Real-Time Computer-Aided Study of the Writing Process
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Abdel Latif, Muhammad M. – International Journal of English Studies, 2008
Writing researchers have developed various methods for investigating the writing process since the 1970s. The early 1980s saw the occurrence of the real-time computer-aided study of the writing process that relies on the protocols generated by recording the computer screen activities as writers compose using the word processor. This article…
Descriptors: Writing Processes, Investigations, Computer Managed Instruction, Educational History
Testing Software Review: MicroCAT Version 3.0.
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Stone, Clement A. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1989
MicroCAT version 3.0--an integrated test development, administration, and analysis system--is reviewed in this first article of a series on testing software. A framework for comparing testing software is presented. The strength of this package lies in the development, banking, and administration of items composed of text and graphics. (SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Data Analysis
Software Enabling School Improvement through Analysis of Student Data. Report Number 67
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Wayman, Jeffrey C.; Stringfield, Sam; Yakimowski, Mary – Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk (CRESPAR), Johns Hopkins University, 2004
The No Child Left Behind legislation has drawn increased attention to student data. Data are most useful in educational decision-making when the purpose extends beyond vertical accountability and toward school- and classroom-level decision-making that enhances the experience and achievement of students. This necessarily involves getting practical…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computer Software, Data Analysis, Information Management
Using Computers to Analyze Item Response Data.
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Hsu, Tse-chi; Yu, Lifa – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1989
How computers are used to analyze item data is reviewed, and the information that existing item-analysis programs provide is described. Summaries of studies comparing the performance of some of these packages reveal some of their current limitations. Emphasis is on the usefulness to educational practice of these packages. (SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
A Review of STATGRAPHICS.
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Cohen, Jacob; Lee, Robert S. – Multivariate Behavioral Research, 1987
STATGRAPHICS, a statistical package written for the IBM PC/XT/AT, is reviewed. In addition to superb graphics, STATGRAPHICS is unequalled in time series procedures, quality control, linear programming, and other mathematical procedures. The modules for regression analysis, categorical data analysis, and nonparametric analysis are good, but contain…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cluster Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software