Objectives

1. Identify questions that involve the interaction of more than one source of data.
2. Recognize the data sources reflected in charts and graphs.
3. Conduct 2-way and 3-way analyses with school data.

Overview

Although Proficiency Analysis is a worthwhile method, there are other approaches to data analysis that are also beneficial. The proficiency analyses conducted in Lesson 3 were primarily concerned with assessment data. This lesson will focus on interactions between data types, including assessment, student, program, and perceptions data. Realize however, that simply collecting mountains of data is not the answer. Focus on the question; then collect and analyze the data that is relevant.