The Generalizability of Student Ratings of Courses: Asking the Right Questions.

Smith, Philip L.

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Publication Date: 1979

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The Generalizability of Student Ratings of Courses: Asking the Right Questions.

Smith, Philip L.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v16 n2 p77-87 Sum 1979

In this study, generalizability theory is used to examine the dependability of student rating data for making judgments about courses and instruction. The importance of giving adequate attention to the specification of the universe of admissible observations in generalizability theory is discussed. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Course Evaluation, Definitions, Higher Education, Lesson Observation Criteria, Objectives, Rating Scales, Reliability, Research Methodology, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Test Construction, Test Reliability

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