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Granello, Darcy Haag; Wheaton, Joe E. – 2003
In spite of the increased use of the Internet for data collection, there is little published research about the process of data collection online. That is, discipline specific studies publish the results of their web-based surveys in discipline-specific journals, but little information is available on the process of Internet-based data collection.…
Descriptors: Counselors, Data Collection, Electronic Mail, Research Methodology
Alt, Martha Naomi; Bradby, Denise – 1999
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) collects data, directs analyses, and publishes information concerning the condition of education in the United States. In this role, NCES has collected transcript data since 1982. The power of transcript data, however, can be undermined by the use of differing definitions, conflicting…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys
Gruber, Kerry; Rohr, Carol L.; Perona, Mia; Fondelier, Sharon E. – 1999
This codebook contains the layout and descriptive information for survey and sampling variables for the public-use version of the 1993-94 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS). Information in this volume allows the user to access the data file. This volume opens with a discussion of created variables and some user notes. Four appendixes contain the…
Descriptors: Coding, Elementary Secondary Education, National Surveys, Research Utilization
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Mulkey, Lynn M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Presented are the results of a pilot study used to validate an instrument designed to measure attitudes of young children toward women scientists. It was found that the instrument was reliable and was able to discriminate between groups on three dimensions of attitude. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Females, Science Careers
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McCall, Richard P. – American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 2000
Results of a survey of the 81 colleges of pharmacy affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy regarding requirements of physics in the pre-pharmacy curriculum are presented. The author concludes that colleges that do not currently require a course in physics in their pre-pharmacy curriculum should consider adding one. (Author)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Higher Education, Pharmaceutical Education
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McNamara, James F. – International Journal of Educational Reform, 2004
This article is the third contribution to a research methods series dedicated to getting good results from survey research. In this series, "good results" is a stenographic term used to define surveys that yield accurate and meaningful information that decision makers can use with confidence when conducting program evaluation and policy assessment…
Descriptors: Surveys, Questionnaires, Guidelines, Material Development
National Survey of Student Engagement, 2004
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) documents dimensions of quality in undergraduate education and provides information and assistance to colleges, universities, and other organizations to improve student learning. Its primary activity is annually surveying college students to assess the extent to which they engage in educational…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, National Surveys, Student Surveys, Undergraduate Students
Illinois Community Coll. Board, Springfield. – 1991
In 1990, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) conducted a study to determine ways in which the community college system could increase its participation in the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers. Drawing information from ICCB course files and unit cost data, as well as a survey of the colleges, the study investigated the…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Community Colleges, Education Courses, Education Majors
Johnstone, Margaret; Munn, Pamela – 1992
A study was conducted to obtain an overall picture of discipline problems in Scottish secondary schools. In particular, the study sought to clarify what teachers counted as a discipline problem, how Scottish views related to views in England and Wales, the headteacher's role, and how discipline related to other managerial tasks. A questionnaire…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems
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Armstrong, C. J.; Large, J. A. – Education for Information, 1986
Presents findings of a survey which gathered information on criteria applied by British employers in the library and information science sector when appointing staff and seeks to establish the relative importance of various educational qualifications and other characteristics such as personality, age, and work experience. The survey questionnaire…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Educational Background, Employment Qualifications, Evaluation Criteria
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Van House, Nancy A. – Library Quarterly, 1987
Segmented labor market theory is used to explain how the structure of the library labor market may determine salary differences by type of library. Evidence that segmentation exists at intraoccupational levels and the possibility that comparing entire occupations may obscure results are also reported. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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Christ, Thomas W. – Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 2007
Mixed methods research has increased in popularity over the past 20 years. Literature reveals that exploratory qualitative analysis followed by confirmatory survey research is common and concurrent studies outnumber longitudinal design. Longitudinal studies using quantitative and qualitative methods in sequence for exploratory purposes are rare,…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Postsecondary Education, Student Personnel Services, Disabilities
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Holton, Barbara; Kroe, Elaine; O'Shea, Patricia; Sheckells, Cindy; Dorinski, Suzanne; Freeman, Michael – National Center for Education Statistics, 2006
This report contains data on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2005.The data were collected through the State Library Agencies (StLA) Survey, the product of a cooperative effort between the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Statistics, Information Science, Public Libraries
Rogers, Sandra K.; Dahlberg, Maurine F. – 1982
This report documents a project to develop current statewide validated competencies for auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, welding, office occupations, and printing. Section 1 describes the four steps used in the current competency validation project and provides a standardized process for conducting future studies at the local or statewide level.…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Diesel Engines, Educational Research, Industrial Arts
Stolworthy, Reed L. – 1987
The purpose of this study was to determine the adequacy of the preparation provided by the teacher preparation program at Washburn University (Kansas) relative to the competency of assessing and interpreting student progress. Answers were sought to the following questions: (1) How does the student teacher evaluate his/her competence in regards to…
Descriptors: Cooperating Teachers, Education Majors, Higher Education, Practicum Supervision
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