Assignment:
Validity and Reliability
In your reading for this module, specifically:
• Condon, C., Clifford, M., & American Institutes for Research (AIR). (2012). Measuring principal performance: How rigorous are commonly used principal performance assessment instruments?
• Dill, D., & Soo, M. (2005). Academic quality, league tables, and public policy: A cross-national analysis of university ranking systems. Higher Education, 49(4), 495-533.
The authors examined the validity and reliability of various measures. While the institutions described are at different levels, the concepts measured are important for within their organization.
Thinking about your own organization, consider some of the key concepts that are measured. (I WORK FOR A BANK)
1. Are they valid, reliable, comprehensive, and actionable measures?
2. How do you know?
3. How could they be improved?
Your initial post (approximately 200 to 250 words) should address each question in the discussionAcademic quality, league tables, and public policy:
Readings:
1. A cross-national analysis of university ranking systems
By David d. Dill & maarja soo
2. Measuring Principal Performance-How Rigorous Are Commonly Used Principal Performance Assessment Instruments?
By Christopher Condon, Matthew Clifford