25.010 - Advanced Analysis Using Adult International Large-Scale Assessment Databases (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies)

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This course covers how to download and prepare the public use data files from PIAAC and conduct basic and advanced statistical analysis. PIAAC is the programme for the international assessment of adult competencies which assessed literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills in the adult population of over 25 countries. The course will also cover the statistical complexities and techniques used in these studies and their implications for analysis. It involves a combination of lectures and hands on exercises. By the end of the workshop the participant will be able to prepare the data files for advanced statistical analysis and conduct basic and some advanced analysis using customized software provided during the workshop. Information on how to access the web based tools will also be presented during the course. Participants need to have with them a laptop computer with Windows and SPSS installed, and must have knowledge of basic and intermediate statistics. Data files and demonstration software to use the data will be distributed during the workshop.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Instructor

• Eugenio Gonzalez, ETS