Advantages and Disadvantages of Methods of Assessing Quality.

Webster, David S.

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Methods of Assessing Quality.

Webster, David S.

Change, v13 n7 p20-24 Oct 1981

Ranking American colleges, universities, and individual departments according to their academic quality is discussed. Six types of methodology used are identified: reputational rankings; faculty awards, honors, and prizes; citations in citation indexes; alumni achievements; scores of entering students on standardized tests; and institutional academic resources. (MLW)

Descriptors: Alumni, Awards, Citations (References), College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Educational Quality, Educational Resources, Higher Education, Institutional Characteristics, Majority Attitudes, Rating Scales, Recognition (Achievement), Reputation, Scores

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