PISA 2003 Data Analysis Manual.

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This publication provides all the information required to understand the PISA 2003 educational performance database and perform analyses in accordance with the complex methodologies used to collect and process the data. It enables researchers to both reproduce the initial results and to undertake further analyses. The publication includes introductory chapters explaining the statistical theories and concepts required to analyse the PISA data, including full chapters on how to apply replicate weights and undertake analyses using plausible values; worked examples providing full syntax in SAS®; a.  Read more... Foreword Table of Contents Users' guide Chapter 1 -- The OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment Chapter 2 -- Sample Weights Chapter 3 -- Replicate Weights Chapter 4 -- The Rasch Model Chapter 5 -- Plausible Values Chapter 6 -- Computation of Standard Errors Chapter 7 -- Analyses with Plausible Values Chapter 8 -- Use of Profi ciency Levels Chapter 9 -- Analyses with School Level Variables Chapter 10 -- Standard Error on a Difference Chapter 11 -- OECD Average and OECD Total Chapter 12 -- Trends Chapter 13 -- Multilevel Analyses Chapter 14 -- Other Statistical Issues. Chapter 15 -- SAS® MacrosAppendices References.