Pisa data analysis manual: SAS. 2. ed

This textbook has been developed to provide researchers with various techniques needed to correctly analyse the complex databases. It helps researchers confidently replicate procedures used for the production of the PISA initial reports and thematic reports, and accurately undertake new analyses in areas of special interest. In addition to the inclusion of the necessary techniques, the manual also includes a details account of the PISA 2006 database. ... This publication is a revised edition of the PISA 2003 Data Analysis Manual (OECD, 2005b). The chapters in the manual are expanded to cover various analytical issues in PISA in general, while applying examples from all available PISA surveys - PISA 2000, PISA 2003 and PISA 2006. The publication includes introductory chapters explaining the statistical theories and concepts required to analyse the PISA data, including full chapters on how to apply replicate weights and undertake analyses using plausible values, worked examples providing full syntax in SAS and a comprehensive description of the OECD PISA 2006 international database. (DIPF/Orig.).