Open AccessComparison of Cluster Analysis Methodologies for Characterization of Classroom Observation Protocol for Undergraduate STEM (COPUS) Data
Author(s) -
Kameryn Denaro,
Brian K. Sato,
A Harlow,
Andrea Aebersold,
Mayank Verma
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
cbe life sciences education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1931-7913
DOI - 10.1187/cbe.20-04-0077
Subject(s) - cluster (spacecraft) , protocol (science) , field (mathematics) , computer science , data science , mathematics education , psychology , medicine , mathematics , computer network , alternative medicine , pathology , pure mathematics
With the increased value of independently collected classroom observation data to biology education research, it is important that the field analyzes these data in the most appropriate manner. This work highlights considerations for cluster analysis of COPUS data and provides recommendations for researchers moving forward.