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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
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Evidence and Education Policy--Some Reflections and Allegations
Goldstein, Harvey
Cambridge Journal of Education, v38 n3 p393-400 Sep 2008
The paper reflects on the use by the UK central government of statistical evidence in educational policy matters. Particular attention is given to school league tables. The paper is generally critical of government attitudes, but suggests that progress towards rational decision-making does occur. (Contains 5 notes.)
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Government School Relationship, Decision Making, Policy Analysis, Political Attitudes, Politics of Education, Inferences, Statistical Studies, Statistical Surveys, Use Studies, Classification, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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