Handbook of International Large-Scale Assessment: Background, Technical Issues, and Methods of Data Analysis

The Handbook of International Large-Scale Assessment: Background,Technical Issues,and Methods of Data Analysis is a comprehensive guide that discusses methodological aspects, features, and technical details of international large-scale assessments, providing valuable insights for advanced graduate students, researchers, and policy analysts.
The 2017 AERA Division D Significant Contribution to Educational Measurement and Research Methodology Award was given to the Handbook of International Large-Scale Assessment: Background, Technical Issues, and Methods of Data Analysis. This book combines the expertise of scholars in ILSA, behavioral statistics, and policy to provide a detailed guide to international large-scale assessments, including their importance to policy and research, methodological aspects, and technical details. It is a valuable resource for advanced graduate students, researchers, and policy analysts with a strong foundation in quantitative methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Winner of the 2017 AERA Division D Significant Contribution to Educational Measurement and Research Methodology Award !

Technological and statistical advances, coupled with a robust desire to gather more comprehensive insights into the state of our educational systems, have enabled the assessment of a greater number of students across more countries, on a more frequent basis, and in a broader range of subject domains. The Handbook of International Large-Scale Assessment: Background, Technical Issues, and Methods of Data Analysis, a collaborative effort by esteemed scholars in the fields of ILSA, behavioral statistics, and policy, presents a comprehensive guide that extends beyond traditional database user manuals.

After emphasizing the significance of ILSA data for policy and research, the book delves into methodological considerations and features of studies based on operational factors, analytics, and reporting. It then outlines methods tailored for advanced graduate students, researchers, and policy analysts with a solid foundation in quantitative methods, although not necessarily quantitative methodologists. Additionally, the book offers a detailed exposition of the technical intricacies underlying these assessments, encompassing test design, sampling framework, and estimation methods, with a particular emphasis on how these aspects influence analytical choices.

This groundbreaking handbook is a valuable resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance their understanding of large-scale assessment methodologies and their practical applications. By pooling expertise from various domains, it provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing and interpreting data from international assessments, enabling a deeper understanding of educational outcomes and informing evidence-based decision-making.

Weight: 960g
Dimension: 235 x 155 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032477435