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Publication Date: 1996
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Rating the Rating: An Analysis of the National Research Council's Appraisal of Political Science Ph.D. Programs.
Jackman, Robert W.; Siverson, Randolph M.
PS: Political Science and Politics, v29 n2 p155-60 Jun 1996
Analyzes the National Research Council's rating of political science departments and discovers the ratings reflect two general sets of characteristics, the size and productivity of the faculty. Reveals that the quality and impact of faculty research is more important than the overall output. Includes tables of statistical data. (MJP)
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Analysis of Variance, Credentials, Departments, Doctoral Degrees, Educational Assessment, Educational Environment, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Hypothesis Testing, Intellectual Disciplines, National Programs, Political Science, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Rating Scales, Statistical Significance
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Language: English
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