Understanding Test and Exam Results Statistically

An Essential Guide for Teachers and School Leaders

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Statistics, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Evaluation
Cover of the book Understanding Test and Exam Results Statistically by Kaycheng Soh, Springer Singapore
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Kaycheng Soh ISBN: 9789811015816
Publisher: Springer Singapore Publication: August 9, 2016
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Kaycheng Soh
ISBN: 9789811015816
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Publication: August 9, 2016
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book shares the goal of the classic text How to Lie with Statistics, namely, preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions that are common among practitioners, though its focus is on the educational context. It illustrates and discusses the essentials of educational statistics that will help educational practitioners to do this part of their job properly, i.e., without making conceptual mistakes. The examples are cast in the school/classroom contexts, based on realistic rather than theoretical examples.

“The strongest aspect of the work or author’s view is that the author can put himself in the shoes of teachers and make the work a very practical guide for teachers and school leaders. As a very experienced educator and researcher, the author knows very well about the knowledge skills that are essential for the professional development of teachers. He is able to explain the statistical and measurement concepts in plain language and with examples that are highly relevant to the target audience. In addition, the author also conveyed an important message to the target audience throughout the work… by pointing out the mistakes and misunderstandings of the interpretation of test scores and measurement design. The author reminds the audience about the importance of proper use of tests and test scores when teachers and school leaders make any education decisions, which has much implication on the professional integrity of teachers and school leaders.”

Dr. Joyce Kwan, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

“This book covers all the statistical tools for analyzing educational data and provides examples to explain the ideas. Chapters 10-17 are practical data analysis in educational data that helps readers have a better understanding of the procedure to analyze the data.”

Dr. Alpha Ling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

“It looks like a very interesting book with attractive topics and practical problems in educational statistics. Though the topics remind me of the classic book How to Lie with Statistics, this book aims at preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions in educational context.”

Dr. Zhu Ying, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book shares the goal of the classic text How to Lie with Statistics, namely, preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions that are common among practitioners, though its focus is on the educational context. It illustrates and discusses the essentials of educational statistics that will help educational practitioners to do this part of their job properly, i.e., without making conceptual mistakes. The examples are cast in the school/classroom contexts, based on realistic rather than theoretical examples.

“The strongest aspect of the work or author’s view is that the author can put himself in the shoes of teachers and make the work a very practical guide for teachers and school leaders. As a very experienced educator and researcher, the author knows very well about the knowledge skills that are essential for the professional development of teachers. He is able to explain the statistical and measurement concepts in plain language and with examples that are highly relevant to the target audience. In addition, the author also conveyed an important message to the target audience throughout the work… by pointing out the mistakes and misunderstandings of the interpretation of test scores and measurement design. The author reminds the audience about the importance of proper use of tests and test scores when teachers and school leaders make any education decisions, which has much implication on the professional integrity of teachers and school leaders.”

Dr. Joyce Kwan, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

“This book covers all the statistical tools for analyzing educational data and provides examples to explain the ideas. Chapters 10-17 are practical data analysis in educational data that helps readers have a better understanding of the procedure to analyze the data.”

Dr. Alpha Ling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

“It looks like a very interesting book with attractive topics and practical problems in educational statistics. Though the topics remind me of the classic book How to Lie with Statistics, this book aims at preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions in educational context.”

Dr. Zhu Ying, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

More books from Springer Singapore

Cover of the book New Media and China's Social Development by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Searchable Storage in Cloud Computing by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Service Quality for Facilities Management in Hospitals by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Governance and Risk Management in Taxation by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Algebraic Topology and Related Topics by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Artificial Intelligence and Evolutionary Computations in Engineering Systems by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Understanding Markov Chains by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book International Proceedings on Advances in Soft Computing, Intelligent Systems and Applications by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Metabolic Engineering for Bioactive Compounds by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Flow and Transport in Subsurface Environment by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Faculty Development in Chinese Higher Education by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Principles of Regional Science by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book The Subaltern Indian Woman by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Economic Consequence Analysis of Disasters by Kaycheng Soh
Cover of the book Data-Driven Technology for Engineering Systems Health Management by Kaycheng Soh
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy