Statistical Analysis for OPM3 Assessments

Professional Paper

By: Rania Al-Maghraby

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

This paper addresses statistical analysis of OPM3 model assessments. As for all questionnaires used in various purposes of research and study of a certain phenomenon, statistical analysis ensures validity and reliability of the instrument used. The variables included in the questionnaire, the questions addressing each variable, and data values collected in response to this questionnaire, all contribute to this analysis. Statistical significance of the findings of the study is also considered. This kind of analysis is of interest to all users of the OPM3 assessment, as it determines how much the assessment process, tool, and results and meaningful. Some issues and challenges related to statistical analysis of OPM3 assessments are highlighted, with suggestions for addressing these issues. The discussion in this paper assumes basic background on statistics concepts, although brief description is provided. Example results are shown using the SPSS statistical analysis software.