Using Generalizability Theory to Assess the Reliability of Student Ratings of Academic Advising.

Sub, Anji; Valiga, Michael J.; Gao, Xiaohong

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ERIC Number: EJ551410

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Publication Date: 1997

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Using Generalizability Theory to Assess the Reliability of Student Ratings of Academic Advising.

Sub, Anji; Valiga, Michael J.; Gao, Xiaohong

Journal of Experimental Education, v65 n4 p367-79 Sum 1997

Results of a study of the reliability of student ratings of academic advising from 15 postsecondary institutions show that generalizability theory is an appropriate and accurate way to estimate reliability. Advantages and disadvantages of the generalizability theory approach in comparison with coefficient alpha are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Faculty, College Students, Estimation (Mathematics), Evaluation Methods, Generalizability Theory, Higher Education, Reliability, Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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