EDU 515 - Measurement and Metrics

3 Credits

This course provides students with an introduction to educational metrics and measurements and provides an overview of their role in a variety of educational settings. Students evaluate educational measurements and assessments, interpret and analyze data and construct assessments in relation to their chosen concentrations and professional interests. Included in the courses are the concepts of validity and reliability, referencing methods, evaluation and reporting methods. Students become familiar with formative and summative assessments, testing ethics and the use of different assessments for diverse populations to measure student, programmatic and institutional achievement.