D291 Study Guide

Used to inform; based on data from gathered information

• Diagnostic

• Predictive

• Perspective

• Diagnostic

Analyzes PAST information to find out why something happened.

• Predictive

• Descriptive

• Diagnostic

• Prescriptive

Use data from the PAST to predict what might happen in the future

• Descriptive

• Diagnostic

• Predictive

• Prescriptive

Offers recommendations based on possible outcomes and helps identify the best options.

• Descriptive

• Diagnostic

• Predictive

• Prescriptive

Based on objective, numerical data, and statistics.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

This technique is often used in descriptive analytics to determine what happened and works well with item analysis of comprehensive, multiple choice questions assessments using data measures such as current score, time spent, or frequency of access.

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Based on non-numerical information, such as information, such as observations, reflections, and interviews. Also, considers feelings and experiences.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

This technique is used in diagnostic analytics to determine why something happened and works well with content analysis of reflection-focused assessments using data measures that examine the quality of reflection.

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Measure students learning based on concrete learning standards, objectives and outcomes.

These assessments measure each learner on individual performance NOT against the r performance of other learners

• Competency-Based Assessment

• Criterion-Referenced Assessment

• Ipsative Assessment

• Norm-Referenced Assessment

This assessment is known as the "motivating approach"

This assessment measured student learning against past knowledge or performance.

This assessment help students learn how to self-assess.

• Criterion-Referenced Assessment

• Ipsative Assessment

• Norm-Referenced Assessment

• Standards-Based Assessment