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Peer reviewedAlexander, Karl L.; And Others – American Sociological Review, 1981
Evaluates three strategies for controlling input-level ability differences in research utilizing ability test performance for evaluating school effectiveness: (1) longitudinal, predetermined ability measures; (2) cross-sectional, endogenous ability measures; and (3) socioeconomic measures as proxies for ability. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Ability, Data Analysis, Educational Research, Educational Testing
