Discrete Choice Modeling in Education: An Innovative Method to Assess Teaching Practices

Self‐reported measures are an easy, time‐efficient, and low‐cost way to collect research data compared to other assessment methods. They are, however, characterized by several limitations regarding the quality and the clarity of the data they produce, especially when they are implemented in education. The main purpose of the current study was to use a method called discrete choice modeling (DCM) in education, in order to develop a self‐reported instrument that will reduce the bias for socially desirable responses and to assess teachers’ practices in physical activity. DCM method has the ability to overcome the respondents’ tendency to answer in a socially desirable way. A nationally representative sample of 531 Greek early educators participated in this study and were administered a self‐assessment questionnaire based on DCM. Results showed that the DCM based newly developed instrument manages to assess effectively educators’ practices and provided evidence of the applicability of the method in education. Further implications and future recommendations regarding the effective application of DCM in education are discussed.     

Digital Module 16: Longitudinal Data Analysis

In this digital ITEMS module, Dr. Jeffrey Harring and Ms. Tessa Johnson introduce the linear mixed effects (LME) model as a flexible general framework for simultaneously modeling continuous repeated measures data with a scientifically defensible function that adequately summarizes both individual change as well as the average response. The module begins with a nontechnical overview of longitudinal data analyses drawing distinctions with cross-sectional analyses in terms of research questions to be addressed. Nuances of longitudinal designs, timing of measurements, and the real possibility of missing data are then discussed. The three interconnected components of the LME model—(1) a model for individual and mean response profiles, (2) a model to characterize the covariation among the time-specific residuals, and (3) a set of models that summarize the extent that individual coefficients vary—are discussed in the context of the set of activities comprising an analysis. Finally, they demonstrate how to estimate the linear mixed effects model within an open-source environment (R). The digital module contains sample R code, diagnostic quiz questions, hands-on activities in R, curated resources, and a glossary.     

Digital Module 05: Diagnostic Measurement—The G‐DINA Framework https://ncme.elevate.commpartners.com

In this ITEMS module, we introduce the generalized deterministic inputs, noisy “and” gate (G‐DINA) model, which is a general framework for specifying, estimating, and evaluating a wide variety of cognitive diagnosis models. The module contains a nontechnical introduction to diagnostic measurement, an introductory overview of the G‐DINA model, as well as common special cases, and a review of model‐data fit evaluation practices within this framework. We use the flexible GDINA R package, which is available for free within the R environment and provides a user‐friendly graphical interface in addition to the code‐driven layer. The digital module also contains videos of worked examples, solutions to data activity questions, curated resources, a glossary, and quizzes with diagnostic feedback.     

物理模型与股票投资

股票投资的方法很多，建立物理模型进行投资是一种简明有效的方法，使用金字塔模型和平衡理论对股票进行操作，能把握最佳投资机会。     

我国艺术体操集体项目艺术值加分分值偏低的现状分析与对策——2002年5A杯全国艺术体操冠军赛调研

采用比赛现场与录相观察、献研究、访问调查等方法，对5A杯全国艺术体操冠军赛集体项目A2加分分值偏低现象做分析，结果表明：独创性的加分是一个空白；身体动作使用的加分因难度不成立而不能给予加分的现象普遍存在；器械的使用加分因器械运用单调和与难度配合时不合规则要求而不能加分的数量过半；熟练性加分因抛器械高度不够，或接器械时未能达到规则要求而不能加分的数量达2／3，目前只有运动员之间合作的加分是我国集体项目A2加分中的主力。     

<体育与健康课程标准>实施进程研究

经过反复的调查和对文献资料的分析，初步提出：体育与健康课程模式的多元化，是新“课标”由目标理念向操作化进程的有效途径。课程模式多元化，要以单元为基础，构建模块组合；以新“课标”为母体，构建子项模式；以新“课标”为依据，完善结构体系；以模式为中介，超越课程模式。     

健身瑜伽对中老年女性慢性腰痛的防治研究

为研究健身瑜伽对中老年女性慢性腰痛的防治效应,将70名中老年慢性腰痛病人分成A、B两组,C组由正常组35名无腰痛病史的中老年女性组成.对A、C进行9个月健身瑜伽训练.运用Neuromatic 2000 M/C神经肌电仪测试各组训练前后骶棘肌肌电指标,PPX-L型双能X线骨度仪测量各组训练前后骨密度值,分别进行组间比较.结果:慢性腰痛组(A、B)训练前腰背肌波幅低于正常组(P<0.01)时程大于正常组(P<0.01),训练之后腰痛组(A)和正常组(C)波幅都得到提高(P<0.01和P<0.05)时程都降低(P<0.01和P<0.05).疗效评定得出慢性腰痛治愈显效率达82.86%.结论:健身瑜伽对中老年女性慢性腰痛具有较好的防治作用.     

高住低训对运动员身体成分的影响

为了确切了解运动员在高住低训过程中身体成分的变化,本研究将14名大学生分为:高住低训组(HiLo组)和高住对照组(Hi c组),每组7人,每天低压低氧(2500m模拟高度)暴露12小时。HiLo组每天在常压常氧环境下进行一次3000m跑训练;Hi c组在实验期间不进行任何运动训练。实验为期4周。结果表明,高住低训组体重、体脂重量和体脂百分比明显下降(P<0 05),其他指标稍有降低,但变化不明显(P>0 05)。高住对照组体重、体脂重量、体脂百分比明显下降(P<0 05),其他指标几乎没有变化。模拟高住低训组和高住对照组体重明显降低,瘦体重和肌肉重量无明显变化,而体脂重量和体脂百分比明显降低,说明体重的降低是体脂重量降低的结果。本实验采用的高住模型对蛋白分解作用无明显影响,但机体却选择性利用脂肪供能。而2500m间歇低氧暴露结合训练具有轻微的促蛋白分解效应。     

低应变法检测桥梁嵌岩桩的评价

用低应变法检测嵌岩桩 ,若桩底出现明显同相反射 ,多数因桩底缺陷引起。而区分是桩还是持力层的缺陷 ,主要看反射的起跳时间在 2 L/ C之前还是之后。当桩的变径及入岩反射对测试影响很大时 ,应进一步用钻芯法检验。