Using Multidimensional Scaling to Describe Teacher Performance.

Abstract

The appropriateness of a multidimensional scaling technique (MDS) in attempting to quantify students perceptions of teacher performance is investigated in the following study. Data collected on an interactive computer survey and from Student Opinion Forms (SOF's) are used to determine if satisfactory linear relationships for teacher performance exist. Multiple linear regression and factor analysis attempt to identify what appear to be the most important characteristics in instructor performance according to the perceptions of a control group. Spatial plots are created reflecting these perceptions. Keywords: Multidimensional Scaling (MDS); Student Opinion Form (SOF); Multiple Linear Regression; Factor Analysis; Cluster Analysis; KYST Computer Program. (Author).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156240

Entities

People

  • J. F. Mccourt

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Science
  • Factor Analysis
  • Four Dimensional
  • Information Science
  • Instructors
  • Operations Research
  • Regression Analysis
  • Schools
  • Social Sciences
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Students
  • Surveys

Fields of Study

  • Education

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  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • STEM Education