In this study, the authors connect 3 streams of literature to develop an instrument for measuring the degree to which principals engage in data-informed decision making on high-impact strategies that are empirically associated with higher student achievement. The 3 literature streams are (a) the importance of data-informed decision making, (b) the…

Data-driven decision-making (DDDM) reform has proven to be an effective means for improving student learning. However, little DDDM reform has happened at the classroom level, and little research has explored variables that influence teacher adoption of DDDM. The authors propose a model in which teachers' sense of efficacy for the skills that…

The primary purpose of this study was to determine if a policy-capturing methodology (JAN) which has been successfully utilized in military and educational research could be adapted for use as a procedure in identifying pornographic material. (Author)

This study is an attempt to provide organized and relevant objective evidence which can be used to improve student decisions. (Author)

In this study, the graduate school admission policy at a medium-sized, state-supported university is analyzed using a combination of Bayesian and cost/benefit decision analysis techniques. (Author)

Profiles of thirty faculty members, including background information, student evaluations, publications, and service activities were constructed. Twelve faculty members served as judges regarding salary increases for the ensuing school year. Salary increases were found and analyzed through judgment analysis, a useful technique for identifying the…

Examines the effects of selected educational simulation game design and process variables on participants' comprehension of decision-making criteria, interest in real-life analogue of the decision-making procedure, sense of group integration, and satisfaction with participation. (Editor/RK)