Accessing and assessing appropriate widening participation data: an exploration of how data are used and by whom
Accessing and assessing appropriate widening participation data: an exploration of how data are used and by whom
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访问和评估适当的扩大参与数据：探索数据如何使用以及由谁使用
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2017
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C. Mashiter
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N. Holland;A. Houghton;Jo Armstrong;C. Mashiter
摘要当试图使用数据为实践和政策提供信息时，数据的可用性、准确性和相关性至关重要。本文描绘了对英国1扩大参与（WP）议程相关数据感兴趣的用户范围。它探讨了与识别，定义，获取和使用数据相关的一些挑战，以告知有关针对和监测与学生入学，成绩和进步相关的WP举措的决策。它认为，务实和战略的反应，由不同的用户机构WP数据在英国。我们使用过去十年中进行的机构和委托WP研究和评估的例子来说明有关WP数据访问和评估的一些紧张局势。我们认为，虽然越来越多的兴趣WP参与数据和评价反馈是值得称赞的，试图建立一个WP活动和学生的意识，愿望，访问和成绩的变化之间的因果关系并不简单。在不同部门和机构工作的可湿性粉剂数据的生产者、使用者和用户的多样性带来了许多挑战。本文最后就如何改进数据提出了建议。
ABSTRACT When attempting to use data to inform practice and policy, the availability, accuracy and relevance of that data are paramount. This article maps the range of users interested in data relating to the UK1 widening participation (WP) agenda. It explores some challenges associated with identifying, defining, obtaining and using data to inform decisions about targeting and monitoring WP initiatives associated with student access, achievement and progression. It considers the pragmatic and strategic response by different users of institutional WP data within the UK. We use examples from previous institutional and commissioned WP research and evaluations undertaken over the past decade to illustrate some of the tensions concerning the access and assessment of WP data. We argue that whilst the increasing interest in WP participation data and evaluative feedback is commendable, attempts to establish a causal link between WP activity and changes in student awareness, aspiration, access and achievement are not straightforward. The diversity of producers, uses and users of WP data working in different sectors and institutions produces many challenges. The paper concludes with suggestions on ways data could be improved.