Statistics

Our statistical work covers: 

• analysis of data for test development, for both national curriculum tests and commercial assessments; including Item Response Theory and classical analysis, test equating and standard setting and age standardisation
• analysis of questionnaire survey data, including the development of scales and linking results across longitudinal surveys
• design and analysis of randomised controlled trials to determine the impact of educational initiatives
  analysis of national data to determine the impact of educational initiatives
• school effectiveness and ‘value-added’ work
• detailed feedback to schools on pupils’ test and attitudinal results
• analysis of post-16 and higher educational data
• defining statistical neighbours for schools and local authorities
• analysis of data from international studies for particular countries or groups of countries
• meta analysis of previously completed research
• methodological quality assurance
• general consultancy services.

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