ASSESSMENT RESEARCH
The data from this survey is being collected in order to satisfy dissertation research requirements for the Ed.D degree program for Benny Lile. The topic of the research is, "The perceptions of Kentucky educators concerning the results of the Kentucky Core Content for Assessment Test (KCCT) as an accurate reflection of student learning."
There are no known risks for your participation in this research study. There is no signed informed consent statement available or necessary for this study. The information collected may not benefit you directly, but will contribute to other research of this topic and will better inform the profession on the issue of state assessments. The information you provide will assist in providing clarity as to the usefulness of large scale assessments.
Your response will be completely confidential. The survey contains no personal information and participation in the survey is completely anonymous. Taking part in this study is voluntary. If you are not a certified Kentucky educator with at least one year of teaching or administrative experience, please do not participate. By completing this survey you agree to take part in this research study. You do not have to answer any questions which make you uncomfortable. You may choose not to take part at all. If you decide to be in this study you may stop taking part at any time. If you decide not to be in this study or if you stop taking part at any time, you will not lose any benefits for which you may qualify. If you have any questions or concerns about the research study, please contact: Benny Lile at 270-651-3787 or Dr. Fred Carter (committee chairperson) at 270-745-4897. Additionally, you may call the WKU Compliance Manager at (270) 745-2129, regarding your rights as a research participant.
Refusal to participate in this study will have no effect on any future services you may be entitled to from Western Kentucky University. Anyone who agrees to participate in this study is free to withdraw from the study at any time with no penalty.
All data and information collected is used strictly for the purposes of research and analysis for the benefit of this dissertation project. Data collection and storage will protect the safety and privacy of all participating subjects as well as the confidentiality of the data. All appropriate safeguards are included to protect the rights and welfare of the subjects.
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