Measurement and Assessment Supporting Evaluation in Online Settings

Abstract

This chapter introduces an evaluation framework for interpreting online measurement and assessment as components of evaluation as an introduction to the other chapters in this volume. The evaluation framework includes attention to the evaluation context, stakeholders, evaluand (thing or person being evaluated), issues and concerns, values and criteria, questions, data collection and analysis, and reporting results, conclusions, and recommendations. This framework incorporates online measurement and assessment issues as important elements in evaluations of programs, personnel, and students.