MGS 140 Short Flashcard Techniques for Analyzing Evaluation Data

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What does the "mean" represent in evaluation data analysis?

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The average score of all students.

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When is the "median" especially useful in data analysis? A. When dealing with large datasets B. When identifying the most frequent score C. When there are extreme values (outliers) D. When all scores are the same

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When there are extreme values (outliers)

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What does the "mode" refer to in a set of scores?

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The score that appears most often.

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What is the purpose of comparative analysis in evaluation data?

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To compare performance across groups or over time.

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In item analysis, what does a difficulty index of 90% indicate?

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The question was too easy.

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What does a high discrimination index suggest about a test question?

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It effectively distinguishes between high and low performers.

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Which of the following is used to visually show the distribution of scores? A. Pie Chart, B. Rubric, C. Thematic Table, D. Bar Graph

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Bar Graph

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What is the primary use of a pie chart in analyzing evaluation data?

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Break down performance by categories

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Which technique is best suited for evaluating subjective tasks like essays or projects? Options: A. Difficulty Index, B. Rubric-Based Analysis, C. Bar Graph, D. Item Analysis

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Rubric-Based Analysis

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What is the goal of thematic analysis?

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To find patterns in open-ended responses.