League tables and their limitations: Statistical issues in comparisons of institutional performance
League tables and their limitations: Statistical issues in comparisons of institutional performance
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DOI：
10.2307/2983325
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发表时间：
1996-01-01
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2
通讯作者：
Spiegelhalter, DJ
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作者：
Goldstein, H;Spiegelhalter, DJ
鉴于对公共机构问责制的兴趣日益增加，本文阐述了在卫生和教育领域机构之间进行定量比较所涉及的统计问题。我们详细处理需要考虑到基于模型的不确定性进行比较。我们讨论了需要建立适当的措施，机构的“成果”和基线措施，并需要行使护理和敏感性时，解释明显的差异。本文强调，统计方法的存在，可以帮助理解的程度和可能的原因，机构之间的差异。它还通过讨论这些方法的局限性敦促谨慎行事。
In the light of an increasing interest in the accountability of public institutions, this paper sets out the statistical issues involved in making quantitative comparisons between institutions in the areas of health and education. We deal in detail with the need to take account of model-based uncertainty in making comparisons. We discuss the need to establish appropriate measures of institutional 'outcomes' and base-line measures and the need to exercise care and sensitivity when interpreting apparent differences. The paper emphasizes that statistical methods exist which can contribute to an understanding of the extent and possible reasons for differences between institutions. It also urges caution by discussing the limitations of such methods.