Secondary Analysis with Minority Group Data

A Research Team’s Account of the Challenges

Authors

  • Marielle Simon University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Nicole Roberts University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Robin Tierney University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Renée Forgette-Giroux University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.0022.006

Abstract

Understanding the challenges associated with conducting secondary analysis of large-scale assessment data is important for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of various statistical models, and it can lead to the improvement of this type of research. The challenges encountered in the analysis of assessment data from subpopulations may be of particular value for this purpose. To date, few studies have discussed the problems associated with the secondary analysis of large-scale assessment data. By relating the experiences of a research team that engaged in several projects involving secondary analyses of linguistic minority population data from three different large-scale assessment programs, this article aims to help readers understand the practical, conceptual, and technical/statistical challenges that can be encountered.

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Published

2008-01-21

How to Cite

Simon, M., Roberts, N., Tierney, R., & Forgette-Giroux, R. (2008). Secondary Analysis with Minority Group Data: A Research Team’s Account of the Challenges. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 22(3), 73–97. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.0022.006

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Vol. 22 No. 3 (2008): Special Issue

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Copyright (c) 2008 Marielle Simon, Nicole Roberts, Robin Tierney, Renée Forgette-Giroux

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