In a perfectly competitive labour market, the demand for skills is the duty of employers to supply the necessary skills. Knowledge and abilities of graduate competencies should represent the needs of the industry. Such qualities include both academic and generic skills in their chosen professions needed for work. To prepare completely for the unpredicted and ever-changing nature of the workplace, graduates need a range of skills specific to labour-employers. The aim of this pilot study is to identify whether the polytechnic building graduates have the right job skills from the perspective of employers. The cross-sectional survey was adopted to select 60 experts who responded to 169 items questionnaire, purposeful sampling technique was used. The items comprised of components of both hard and soft job skills. Inferential statistics and Rasch measurement model were used to analyse construct reliability and to determine fit statistics, point measurement correlation and standard residual. The result showed that the validity of the instrument's contents values was almost perfectly accepted. In addition, employers were unanimous in their views on the essentials of hard and soft skills in establishing a competency framework. The feasibility study will have a huge impact on researchers as it will direct them in carrying out the main analysis relating to the development of competences for employment.
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The concept map is a chart that illustrates an understanding of a particular series. In the concept map, there is a relationship between concepts in a certain material according to the conceptual that is in the mind of the person who made it. This research emphasizes the analysis of errors, namely conceptual errors, by involving the construction of concept maps.The purpose of this research is to identify the conceptual errors of students in understanding the Transformation Geometry material through concept mapping. The subjects were IKIP Budi Utomo Malang students who were taking the Transformation Geometry course. This research was descriptive qualitative research. The instrument used was the concept map of geometry transformation made by students. Based on the concept map made by students, there are some errors, which are as follows.The error of low ability students in constructing concept maps is that they cannot give proper connections between materials and include examples of questions that should not need to be included in the concept map. The error of medium ability students is that they do not provide a clear description of each material. High ability students do not have any errors but they are less similar in giving explanations to each material.
{"title":"Errors Analysis in Understanding Transformation Geometry Through Concept Mapping","authors":"Siti Napfiah","doi":"10.26877/ijre.v1i1.5863","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26877/ijre.v1i1.5863","url":null,"abstract":"The concept map is a chart that illustrates an understanding of a particular series. In the concept map, there is a relationship between concepts in a certain material according to the conceptual that is in the mind of the person who made it. This research emphasizes the analysis of errors, namely conceptual errors, by involving the construction of concept maps.The purpose of this research is to identify the conceptual errors of students in understanding the Transformation Geometry material through concept mapping. The subjects were IKIP Budi Utomo Malang students who were taking the Transformation Geometry course. This research was descriptive qualitative research. The instrument used was the concept map of geometry transformation made by students. Based on the concept map made by students, there are some errors, which are as follows.The error of low ability students in constructing concept maps is that they cannot give proper connections between materials and include examples of questions that should not need to be included in the concept map. The error of medium ability students is that they do not provide a clear description of each material. High ability students do not have any errors but they are less similar in giving explanations to each material.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90327081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jafar Sodiq, Theresia Cicik Sophia Budiman, Nur Hidayat
ABSTRACT Many foreigners visit Indonesia especially Semarang City for doing some business, research, Javanese Cultural studies or just for vacation. As foreign tourists, they only depend on tourism brochures or use Google Map to find the places they want to visit. Often, the English-translated tourism brochures contain untranslatable words or phrases. This research is aimed at finding out the translation techniques used to translate the cultural issues in the Indonesian tourism brochure texts especially the religious tourist destinations in Semarang City. This research is descriptive qualitative type and uses the tourism brochure texts as the sample. The results of this research show that several translation techniques are used in to translate the Indonesian texts into English which include (1) pure borrowing; (2) established equivalence; (3) pure borrowing-established equivalence; (4) deletion; (5) pure borrowing-deletion; (6) generalization; (7) modulation; (8) generalization-pure borrowing; (9) pure borrowing-modulation; (10) modulation-deletion. The dominant techniques are pure borrowing and established equivalence which are associated with the high accuracy in translating the cultural issues in the Indonesian tourism brochure texts especially the religious tourist destinations in Semarang City. Keywords:translation techniques, cultural issues, tourism brochure especially the religious tourist destination, Semarang City
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Pub Date : 2020-04-07DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028310
R. Adams, C. Radix
Using correlation, regression and hierarchical clustering methods, the authors examined three consecutive graduating cohorts of students in an electrical and computer engineering undergraduate program to determine which courses (or groups of courses) were the best predictors of graduation GPA. The aim was to develop predictive models that support a consistent proactive advising experience. The main impact of this study is the methodology which can be applied to other programs with similar weighted GPA schemes and with limited data sources. Other impacts were: the model identified which types of courses impacted GPA performance most, bringing clarity as to where cohort-wide intervention may be required; and the model can help us identify earlier 'at-risk' and 'exceptional' students.
{"title":"Academic performance analysis to support proactive student advising for an electrical engineering program","authors":"R. Adams, C. Radix","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028310","url":null,"abstract":"Using correlation, regression and hierarchical clustering methods, the authors examined three consecutive graduating cohorts of students in an electrical and computer engineering undergraduate program to determine which courses (or groups of courses) were the best predictors of graduation GPA. The aim was to develop predictive models that support a consistent proactive advising experience. The main impact of this study is the methodology which can be applied to other programs with similar weighted GPA schemes and with limited data sources. Other impacts were: the model identified which types of courses impacted GPA performance most, bringing clarity as to where cohort-wide intervention may be required; and the model can help us identify earlier 'at-risk' and 'exceptional' students.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48740874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-04-07DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028311
W. H. Finch
Nonlinear structural equation models (SEMs), which include interactions among latent predictors, as well as quadratic or higher order terms, have been the focus of research over the last three decades, beginning with Kenny and Judd (1984). The great majority of that work has focused on the case where the indicator variables are continuous in nature. However, in practice many nonlinear SEMs will involve the use of responses to items on scales, which are categorical. The focus of the current simulation study was on comparing several methods for modelling nonlinear SEMs when indicator variables were dichotomous. Results of the study showed that a Bayesian approach, as well as a method based on 2-stage least squares, provided the most accurate parameter estimates, the highest power, and the best control over the Type I error rate for the interaction effect. Implications of these findings for practice are discussed.
{"title":"Estimation of nonlinear structural equation models with dichotomous indicator variables: a Monte Carlo comparison of methods","authors":"W. H. Finch","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028311","url":null,"abstract":"Nonlinear structural equation models (SEMs), which include interactions among latent predictors, as well as quadratic or higher order terms, have been the focus of research over the last three decades, beginning with Kenny and Judd (1984). The great majority of that work has focused on the case where the indicator variables are continuous in nature. However, in practice many nonlinear SEMs will involve the use of responses to items on scales, which are categorical. The focus of the current simulation study was on comparing several methods for modelling nonlinear SEMs when indicator variables were dichotomous. Results of the study showed that a Bayesian approach, as well as a method based on 2-stage least squares, provided the most accurate parameter estimates, the highest power, and the best control over the Type I error rate for the interaction effect. Implications of these findings for practice are discussed.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46218960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-04-07DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028309
K. L. Kunze, R. Levy, Vandhana Mehta
Two studies were conducted to examine ways in which isomorph item families can aid in the creation of exam forms and the assessment of student learning. Methods for selecting isomorph item families for specific uses are described. Study 1 examined the use of isomorphs on high-stakes final exam forms. Study 2 explored using isomorphs for lower-stakes comparisons between pre-tests and post-tests. Results of this work highlight the benefits of using isomorph item families and provide implications for both operational assessments in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, where this work takes place, and for the assessment community at large.
{"title":"Leveraging psychometric isomorphism in assessment development","authors":"K. L. Kunze, R. Levy, Vandhana Mehta","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028309","url":null,"abstract":"Two studies were conducted to examine ways in which isomorph item families can aid in the creation of exam forms and the assessment of student learning. Methods for selecting isomorph item families for specific uses are described. Study 1 examined the use of isomorphs on high-stakes final exam forms. Study 2 explored using isomorphs for lower-stakes comparisons between pre-tests and post-tests. Results of this work highlight the benefits of using isomorph item families and provide implications for both operational assessments in the Cisco Networking Academy Program, where this work takes place, and for the assessment community at large.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45399696","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-04-07DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028314
Gabriel R. Serna, Joshua M. Cohen
Using well understood regional indicators we seek to understand if and how region influences state expenditures to public higher education. We employ an econometric technique that allows for estimation of parameter estimates on time-invariant regressors (Census divisions) from 1995-1996 through 2007-2008. Additionally, we are able to provide solid evidence that region matters while also including other well-known drivers of state expenditures to public higher education. We conclude that these relationships are often overlooked in higher education economics research, for better or for worse, and hence warrant further investigation since implications exist for future and prospective policy.
{"title":"State expenditures to public higher education and regional funding norms: a panel data analysis","authors":"Gabriel R. Serna, Joshua M. Cohen","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028314","url":null,"abstract":"Using well understood regional indicators we seek to understand if and how region influences state expenditures to public higher education. We employ an econometric technique that allows for estimation of parameter estimates on time-invariant regressors (Census divisions) from 1995-1996 through 2007-2008. Additionally, we are able to provide solid evidence that region matters while also including other well-known drivers of state expenditures to public higher education. We conclude that these relationships are often overlooked in higher education economics research, for better or for worse, and hence warrant further investigation since implications exist for future and prospective policy.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47140488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-04-07DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028312
Seongah Im, B. DeBaryshe
This study investigated the use of different binomial logistic models as alternatives to the normal model when analysing non-normal aggregate outcomes that are sums of correlated binary responses. The outcome variables provided in the two illustrative examples were preschoolers' uppercase and lowercase letter naming knowledge with different shapes of non-normal distributions. The binomial, beta-binomial, and mixed binomial models with logit links were examined and compared to each other and to the normal linear model. Results were consistent in both examples. Among the models compared, the beta-binomial and mixed binomial models with overdispersion parameters captured interdependence among correlated binary responses. In addition, the mixed binomial model further explained remaining overdispersion and best fitted the data. Implications including advocating for the use of the binomial models with overdispersion parameters for clustered data were further discussed.
{"title":"Binomial logistic modelling for aggregate binary data: application to preschoolers' alphabet knowledge","authors":"Seongah Im, B. DeBaryshe","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10028312","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated the use of different binomial logistic models as alternatives to the normal model when analysing non-normal aggregate outcomes that are sums of correlated binary responses. The outcome variables provided in the two illustrative examples were preschoolers' uppercase and lowercase letter naming knowledge with different shapes of non-normal distributions. The binomial, beta-binomial, and mixed binomial models with logit links were examined and compared to each other and to the normal linear model. Results were consistent in both examples. Among the models compared, the beta-binomial and mixed binomial models with overdispersion parameters captured interdependence among correlated binary responses. In addition, the mixed binomial model further explained remaining overdispersion and best fitted the data. Implications including advocating for the use of the binomial models with overdispersion parameters for clustered data were further discussed.","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45827233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033501
Andrés Christiansen, R. Janssen, C. Bayes
{"title":"Screening for aberrant school performances in high-stakes assessments using in influential analysis","authors":"Andrés Christiansen, R. Janssen, C. Bayes","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033501","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66693581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2020-01-01DOI: 10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033499
Youqin Pan
{"title":"Mapworks survey for student retention: who declines to respond","authors":"Youqin Pan","doi":"10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033499","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijqre.2020.10033499","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":90868,"journal":{"name":"International journal of quantitative research in education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"66693519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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