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Berlowitz, Leslie – Liberal Education, 2010
Scientists have long recognized the value of having statistical data to measure the scope and vitality of education, research, and workforce development in their fields. Such data support evidence-based policy discussions in professional and governmental forums. Since 1982, the National Science Board has been required by law to publish…
Descriptors: Evidence, Higher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Demonstration Programs
Justus, Hope – American Education, 1973
Describes the functions and responsibilities of the Education Commission of the States as well as their educational contributions. (RK) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description.
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Diagrams, Educational Objectives
Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. – 1971
The conference theme was "The Promise and Perils of Educational Information Systems," defined as collections of test data on knowledges, skills, interests, and attitudes maintained for the purpose of educational decision making. Topics covered were: "Longer Education: Thinner, Broader, or Higher" (Fritz Machlup); "Testing:…
Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Bias, Blacks, Conferences
Comptroller General of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1976
The National Assessment of Educational Progress is a project which annually surveys the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of young Americans. Its basic mission is to provide information useful to educational decision-makers and practitioners. The project has contributed to American education, but its assessment results have been of limited…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Criterion Referenced Tests, Data Collection