Use of Data Envelopment Analysis in an Evaluation of the Efficiency of the DEEP Program for Economic Education.

Diamond, Arthur M., Jr.; Medewitz, Jeanette N.

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ERIC Number: EJ420649

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Use of Data Envelopment Analysis in an Evaluation of the Efficiency of the DEEP Program for Economic Education.

Diamond, Arthur M., Jr.; Medewitz, Jeanette N.

Journal of Economic Education, v21 n3 p337-54 Sum 1990

Analyzes data from the National Assessment of Economic Education Survey using data envelopment analysis. Determines whether high school economics classes in the Developmental Economic Education Program (DEEP) produce higher achievement levels than non-DEEP classes. Calculates technical efficiency of DEEP and non-DEEP classes. Reports results unfavorable to DEEP. Includes tables showing results. (CH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economics Education, National Competency Tests, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Statistical Analysis, Student Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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